Asian Art Auction
Thu, Jan 13, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 225
Early Chinese Green Glazed Funerary Vessel
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
possibly Tang or Han dynasty, cylindrical "hill jar" or boshan lu, with lid in the form of a mountain range, sides relief decorated with tigers in a mountainous landscape, supported on three bear form feet, covered in a partially iridescent lead green glaze, 9-1/2 x 8-3/4
Provenance: Collection of a Virginia Gentleman
Condition
scattered chips and glaze flakes, some color retouch, scratches, glaze flaws, lid with firing crack along rim, perfumed fragrance detected in lid
