Chinese Hu Vessel

HAN DYNASTY, 206 BC-220 A.D.

17 7/8 in. (5.8 kg total, 45.5 cm high including stand).

Comprising a piriform body with broad rounded shoulder, narrow neck and carinated flared rim to the mouth; horizontal ribbed bands to neck and shoulder; pale blue-green glaze with pearlescent passages; provided with a carved wooden base.

Provenance

From the collection of a deceased gentleman who worked for Bukowski & Sothebys; acquired 1960s-1970s.

Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence report issued by Oxford Authentication, no.C125b41.
Accompanied by a copy of a previous illustrated catalogue page.

CONDITION

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With Thermoluminescence Report

LOT 2650