Description:

East Asia, China, Western Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A handsome polychrome cocoon vase presenting a traditional egg-shaped body balancing on a pedestal foot and a flared spout rising from the center of the upper body. The surface is painted with a swirling white and gray curvilinear motif, the pigments were applied after firing and are not protected by glaze. Whimsically shaped vessels like this example were most likely used to store and serve precious liquids such as wine. In addition to being emblems of status and wealth, ultimately, these vessels became funerary offerings for the afterlife. Size: 10" L x 6.5" W x 9.75" H (25.4 cm x 16.5 cm x 24.8 cm)

This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full printed and bound report is available to the buyer upon request.

Provenance: ex-Nancy and Dr. E.F. Simpson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from 1970 to 2000

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#171911

  • Condition: Old loss to rim as shown. TL hole underside of rim and second TL hole on base. Fading and losses to painted pigments. Earthen and mineral deposits on exterior and interior surfaces.

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