Han dynasty painted pottery Hu vase circa 206 BCE-220 CE China SOLD
Han dynasty painted pottery Hu vase circa 206 BCE-220 CE China.
A classic Hu shape vase grey ware with painted geometric design
height 16 cm
condition: Intact no restorations
Han dynasty circa 206 BCE-220 CE
Provenance: Ex Uk collection acquired before 1960
Price: £350
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Info:
As early as the 4th Century BC, pottery figurines were used in tombs With the Han Dynasty came the trend of burying the dead with luxurious burial goods and pottery figurines were used in large quantities as burial articles. The figurines were given definite features during the dynasties of the Qin, Han, Southern and Northern, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan and Ming.
Many tombs were equipped with the necessities of everyday life including furniture, cooking utensils, and even food, items thought to provide comfort and ease the soul’s transition to the afterlife.
