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Han Dynasty, Circa 202 BC - 220 AD An elegant Han Dynasty greyware Hu vessel. The simple vessel is decorated on the shoulders opposite sides with moulded taotie masks and a ring. Lightly incised grooves run around the vessel. It has a plain rim, large bulbous body, and stands on a raised integral base, with original bulbous shaped lid. The taotie is a motif commonly found on early Chinese ritual bronze vessels: the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, and possibly further back to Neolithic times. It typically consists of a frontal zoomorphic mask, with a pair of raised eyes and no lower jaw area. This shape is known as ‘hu’: a vase of baluster-shape, copied from bronze vessels. The form is characterised by a pear-shaped body, which continues upwards in a curve towards a generous opening. Size: L:500mm / W:275mm ; 6.9kg. Provenance: UK private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong.
Circa 800-600 BC. The ancient vessel of rock crystal is cut and hollowed out from a big piece of solid rock crystal. The vessel has a rounded base, and the sides rise and flare outwards to the shoulder, on which are two lugs, one each side, pierced for suspension. The neck narrows in above the lugs and then flares out to the lip, which is plain. Though undecorated, this is a perfect example of ancient craftsmen's skills, rock crystal being one of the hardest stones on which they worked on. Pieces of this size are virtually unknown, especially in view of its purity. Ancient Assyria has provided the closest parallels, though even the royal tombs of Nimrud have only smaller vessels of this type and material. The evidence and the parallels points to ancient Assyria as the source. Very fine condition and attractive piece. With a G. Lambert signed certificate and descriptive note and with a CIRAM Analysis Certificate. For parallels see: "A Neo-Assyrian amethyst vase of ovoid form, with short cylindrical neck and overhanging disc rim, the mouth flat with a descending step framing the central opening, the interior hollowed out, with two trapezoidal lugs on the shoulders, drilled horizontally for suspension". Size: L:110mm / W:90mm ; 815g. Provenance: UK, private collection. The piece was purchased by Mr. Alex Cotton of Brockenhurst in 1968 from D.J. Crowther. Then, to the present owner, with Mr. Munro-Walker in 1978.
Han Dynasty, Circa 202 BC - 220 AD An elegant Han Dynasty terracotta Hu vessel decorated in red slip, black and white geometric patterns and spirals. The simple vessel is decorated on the shoulders opposite sides with moulded taotie masks and a ring. Lightly incised grooves run around the vessel. It has a plain rim, large bulbous body, and stands on a raised integral base, with original bulbous shaped lid. The taotie is a motif commonly found on early Chinese ritual bronze vessels: the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, and possibly further back to Neolithic times. It typically consists of a frontal zoomorphic mask, with a pair of raised eyes and no lower jaw area. This shape is known as ‘hu’: a vase of baluster-shape, copied from bronze vessels. The form is characterised by a pear-shaped body, which continues upwards in a curve towards a generous opening. Size: L:325mm / W:160mm ; 2.5kg. Provenance: UK private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong.
Han Dynasty, Circa 202 BC - 220 AD An elegant Han Dynasty greyware Hu vessel. The simple vessel is decorated on the shoulders opposite sides with moulded taotie masks and a ring. Lightly incised grooves run around the vessel. It has a plain rim, large bulbous body, and stands on a raised integral base, with original bulbous shaped lid. The taotie is a motif commonly found on early Chinese ritual bronze vessels: the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, and possibly further back to Neolithic times. It typically consists of a frontal zoomorphic mask, with a pair of raised eyes and no lower jaw area. This shape is known as ‘hu’: a vase of baluster-shape, copied from bronze vessels. The form is characterised by a pear-shaped body, which continues upwards in a curve towards a generous opening. Size: L:485mm / W:275mm ; 6.9kg. Provenance: UK private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong.
Han Dynasty, Circa 202 BC - 220 AD An elegant Han Dynasty greyware Hu vessel. The simple vessel is decorated on the shoulders opposite sides with moulded taotie masks and a ring. Lightly incised grooves run around the vessel. It has a plain rim, large bulbous body, and stands on a raised integral base, with original bulbous shaped lid. The taotie is a motif commonly found on early Chinese ritual bronze vessels: the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, and possibly further back to Neolithic times. It typically consists of a frontal zoomorphic mask, with a pair of raised eyes and no lower jaw area. This shape is known as ‘hu’: a vase of baluster-shape, copied from bronze vessels. The form is characterised by a pear-shaped body, which continues upwards in a curve towards a generous opening. Size: L:460mm / W:260mm ; 5.7kg. Provenance: UK private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong.
A large collection of 19th and 20th century crested china items by various makers to include Goss, Florentine and Gemma etc to include binocular cruets, top hats, cups and saucers, animals, vases etc (one vase has a silver rim) together with 3 hardback collecting books by Nicholas Pine. Condition is mixed though is generally good. NO POSTAGE.
Group of ceramics and collectables: Includes a large European jug, Japanese lidded ginger jar, Alabaster viewer (like a giant Stanhope), small English vase, small European blue & white mug and oriental jar missing lid. Condition is generally sound though there are some damages present.
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