Terracotta hu vase with a lead-glazed lid, China, Han Dynast - Lot 19

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Terracotta hu vase with a lead-glazed lid, China, Han Dynast - Lot 19
Terracotta hu vase with a lead-glazed lid, China, Han Dynasty, 2nd–1st century B.C. / 1st–2nd century Globular in shape, resting on a short ring-shaped foot with a broad shoulder marked by fluting, the vase is topped by a slightly flared cylindrical neck and a thickened rim. The body, flanked by two handles shaped like taotie masks with pseudo-movable rings, is adorned with a molded relief frieze depicting a succession of animals, notably felines, deer, and mythical creatures, set among stylized motifs against a background of foliage and scrolls. The surface has a brown-black patina with greenish hues and traces of iridescence resulting from burial. Height: 34 cm Signs of wear and burial, small chips and surface erosion; repair above the foot.
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