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Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Lotus Jar, c. 1350
$2,280
£1,734.75
€1,998.78
CA$3,236.89
A$3,472.60
CHF 1,862.63
MX$41,809.64
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About the Item
Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and grains. Attributed to the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) or earlier, the terracotta jar is richly aged with visible erosion to the glaze and a texture only time can achieve.
The jar has an elongated, tapered form, the exterior patterned with ridges and subtle low relief decoration of lotus flowers. Because it emerges from the mud of riverbanks as a pristine flower, the lotus is a Buddhist symbol of purity, perfection and transformation. In turn, it represents the path to enlightenment and the potential for spiritual growth. Traces of green glaze linger on the surface, well eroded with faded, pale color and a crackled texture.
Strongly influenced by the art styles of southeast Asia, the ritual vessels of Yunnan province are sculptural and unique, imbued with freeform movement and layered with symbolism. Shaped by hand, these 14th c. ceramic forms reveal the artistic skill and creativity of their makers, no two vessels exactly the same. These extraordinary vessels have become eroded by time, today celebrated for their irregular silhouettes and the rare beauty of their natural materials.
- Dimensions:Height: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Diameter: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)
- Style:Minimalist (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Terracotta,Glazed
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:c. 1350
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Hairline crack to one side.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: YUN01961stDibs: LU820046920222
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