Antique Chinese Six Dynasties Xiangzhou Moulded And Carved Ceramic Vessel
$4,000.00
Antique Chinese Six Dynasties Period 220-589 A.D. Xiangzhou ware, moulded and carved ceramic vessel.
A bulbous body covered with olive-green glaze, ending irregularly above an unglazed foot, surmounted by a trumpet-shaped neck applied on the rim, with a band form of eight lotus petals and set with a separately made fish-shaped spout and looped handle. Body with a prominent flange at the midpoint, the lower half applied with the hand carved in relief five masks in the form of the faces each with a pair of the bulbous eyes, big mouth and long hair curled upwards. The upper shoulder applied with the hand carved in relief garlands of palmettes. This type of adornment, similar to Greco-Roman decorations, was inspired by Ghaghara art ornaments since Kushan missionaries were influential in bringing Buddhist religion and art to China.
CONDITION: In excellent condition, no repairs or restorations. Showing its age and use, the glaze is worn in exposed areas, with traces of earth encrustation in some areas of the carved adornment.
MEASUREMENTS:
Height, including handle: 15 cm (5.91 inches).
Width including spout: 15 cm (5.91 inches).
Weight: 700 grams.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired from an old Canadian private collection of Oriental Art.
