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€ EUR 6.000,00 - £ 5202.78 - $ 6381 - C$ 8620.8

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ARCHAIC AND IMPERIAL CHINA
LARGE GLAZED HAN VASE WITH TAOTIE
HAN DYNASTY (206 BC - AD 220)
Object certified authentic and sold with an expert certificate. Satisfied or your money back.
Object :
Nº 686
Material :
Copper, Terracotta
Type Object :
Vases, urns and vessels
Dimensions :
Height: 43 cm (16.9")

 

A large terracotta vase covered in a green glaze which is achieved when copper oxide fuses with a lead glaze. The vase is bulbous and bulging in shape and rests on a pedestal. The neck is well proportioned and flares upwards with a large fret placed on the top. A decorative ring and Taotie motif are sealed on either side of the body, making this a very elegant piece. Excellent state of preservation.
Since the time of the Zhou (1100-256 B.C.), a special ornament, believed to have been used to ward off evil spirits, began appearing on ritualistic dishes. It is still unknown as to whether this was a religious symbol, a clan emblem or a mystical animal linking man to the spirit world. We do know however how the ferocious beast represented by the Taotie was meant to evoke mystery and beauty.

€ 6000 - £ 5202.78 - $ 6381 - C$ 8620.8

All purchases must be paid in Euro. Other currency prices for indication only