Asian Art Auction

November 28, 2016

LOT 126

Lot 126

Two Pottery ‘Cocoon’ Jars, Han Dynasty (202 BC–220 AD)

Two Pottery ‘Cocoon’ Jars, Han Dynasty  (202 BC–220 AD)
Lot 126 Details
Two Pottery ‘Cocoon’ Jars, Han Dynasty (202 BC–220 AD)

漢 灰陶繭形罐兩件

Each well potted of oval form and supported on a flared foot, the larger with a lustrous black glaze, streaked with areas of burnished grey, the neck collared by one filet and set with an everted rim. The smaller with a deep burnished grey glaze throughout, the body encircled by nine concentric grooves and the neck collared by two filets, set with an everted rim
the larger height 14" — 35.6 cm.

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

Realised: $4,080
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Two Pottery ‘Cocoon’ Jars, Han Dynasty  (202 BC–220 AD)
  • Two Pottery ‘Cocoon’ Jars, Han Dynasty  (202 BC–220 AD)
  • Two Pottery ‘Cocoon’ Jars, Han Dynasty  (202 BC–220 AD)
Provenance:

Acquired in Beijing in the early 1970s

Note:

A similar jar was sold at Sotheby’s New York, September 21-22, 2005, lot 283

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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