Song Dynasty lidded jar (960-1279 A.D.)

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Price: $575.00 USD  - Currency Converter Local Currency: 320 British Pounds Shipping inside United Kingdom: Quoted at time of purchase Shipping outside United Kingdom: Quoted at time of purchase

Description: 320 British Pounds. A beautiful crackle glazed Song Dynasty vase or jar, the lid topped by a bird and round the neck of the jar a dragon. In China the dragon was Lord of the Skies, symbolising authority, strength and goodness. A thousand years ago this jar, probably containing rice, was placed in a tomb to provide sustenance for the deceased on his journey into the Afterlife.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: 7894
Condition: Excellent, just the tip of one of the bird's wings missing	Year: 960-1279 A.D.
Country: China
Height: 13.25 in. (33.65 cm)
Style: Song

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