A Large Chinese Jar in Shape of Archaic Bronze Hu Vessel

Han Dynasty (206 B.C.–220 A.D.), earthenware with incised decoration under dark olive green amber glaze, lion mask faux handles flank the sides, comes together with a TL test report dated to 1997.



15 in., 11 in. diameter

From the Estate of the late Susan C. Frankenberg, Hillsborough, North Carolina

Scattered small chips and surface abrasions to whole; losses to one handle; glaze and firing anomalies as made; possible restoration to rim.