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A pinkish stoneware jar with broad shoulder and slightly tapered body from Chinese East Zhou Dynasty (771-256BC). The surface of … Read more A pinkish stoneware jar with broad shoulder and slightly tapered body from Chinese East Zhou Dynasty (771-256BC). The surface of the jar was nearly thoroughly decorated with lattice pattern stamp, except the short mouth rim and the very bottom part near the base. This type of the jars were typically made in Southern China in nowadays Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Hunan Provinces and used for storage purpose. The lattice pattern resembles the character Rice, whether this is a mere coincidence or as a design reserved for rice storage, is up for speculation. Nearly identical jars are in the collection of Portland Art Museum (shown in the last two photos) and Asian Art Museum in San Francisco Object Number: B60P1819. See less
- Dimensions
- 12ʺW × 12ʺD × 14ʺH
- Styles
- Asian Antique
- Period
- 15th Century & Earlier
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Stoneware
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Beige
- Condition Notes
- Fair Repaired: there appears to be an old repair on the mouth rim as shown in the photos. Wear consistent … moreFair Repaired: there appears to be an old repair on the mouth rim as shown in the photos. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Antique condition, surface wear, dust, patina in general, some small flattened spots of the stamped design, likely occurred during the making process, small old repair on the rim. Some old earth accumulates inside. less
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