Green-Glazed Pottery High-Footed Bowl with Animal Reliefs, Han Dynasty

A Han dynasty green-glazed pottery vessel with a gently flaring rim and a stable high-footed base, covered overall in a green glaze. The exterior features motifs of deer, cicadas, and other animals, with glaze worn on the raised areas and pooling in the recesses, while patches of reddish-brown clay remain visible, together expressing the material character and sense of time typical of excavated burial wares.

Period : Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD)
Medium : Earthenware with Green glaze
Dimension : 25cm(Diameter) x 25cm(Height)
Provenance : The piece was acquired in Hong Kong in late 1990s.
Condition : Good

* Han Dynasty Pottery

Han Dynasty pottery, originating from one of China's most significant historical periods (202 BCE – 220 CE), is renowned for its technological and artistic achievements in ceramic production. These artifacts typically feature a distinctive green glaze, although other colors were also used. The pottery often includes intricate decorative motifs, such as animals, mythological figures, and geometric patterns.

The craftsmanship during the Han Dynasty was advanced, with pottery techniques that were innovative for the time. These pieces were not only utilitarian but also held ceremonial and symbolic significance. The shapes and designs of Han Dynasty pottery vary, including items like urns, vases, and figures, reflecting both the daily life and the spiritual beliefs of the period