Eastern Han Dynasty Yue Kiln Celadon Jar with Molded Auspicious Beast Decoration and Double Ram Head Handles (25–220 CE, 1st–3rd Century)

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Dimensions: Height 18.5 cm (7.28 inches), Mouth Diameter 11.5 cm (4.53 inches), Eastern Han Dynasty, 1st-3rd century. Condition and Provenance: Overall well-preserved, with natural crackle glaze. Kiln firing marks are visible on the unglazed base. The surface shows natural marks consistent with its age and use. Provenance: Private collection, New York, USA. Description: This Yue ware celadon jar has a robust and elegant shape, with a short, straight rim, narrow neck, full and rounded shoulders, a rounded body, and a flat, stable base. Symmetrically decorated on the shoulders are ram-head handles with clear facial features, exhibiting a simple yet expressive style. The entire body is covered with a soft grayish-green glaze, exhibiting delicate natural crackle patterns, giving it a rustic and elegant quality. The body is divided by raised horizontal lines, with molded auspicious mythical beast patterns on the shoulders and raised cloud patterns on the lower part, embellished with small raised dots to add a sense of layering and texture. The interior still retains traces of use, while the exposed bottom reveals a solid porcelain body with red marks left from firing on the kiln rack—typical characteristics of early Yue ware. This exquisite piece combines molding and appliqué decorative techniques, embodying the superb craftsmanship and aesthetic spirit of early Chinese celadon, and is an important representative of Yue ware ritual vessels and daily utensils.

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