Northern‑Southern‑Dynasties Celadon‑Glazed Jar with Animal‑Form Loops and Frog‑Knob Cover，5th‑6th century CE

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Height:31.5 cm,12.40 in;Width:18.5 cm,7.28 in,5th‑6th century CE，This Northern‑Southern‑Dynasties celadon‑glazed jar survives as a complete set with its original matching cover.Four animal‑form loop handles on jar body and four frog‑shaped knobs atop lid are intact overall.The whole piece is covered by yellowish‑green glaze with natural burial staining and minor glaze flaking,typical condition for excavated early celadon.Base reveals bare clay with authentic age‑related erosion and earth patina.No modern restoration,glaze re‑coating or chemical cleaning is done.All original firing features and excavated surface crust remain preserved.This vessel comes from a private collection in Hong Kong.It was acquired back in the 1980s by a serious collector specialized in ancient Chinese ceramics.It was kept in climate‑controlled dark storage,never submitted to auction and has no public‑exhibition history.This Northern‑Southern‑Dynasties celadon‑glazed jar with animal‑form loops and frog‑knob cover boasts full and robust silhouette.The vessel has a bulging rounded body.Four three‑dimensional animal‑head ring handles adorn the shoulder,while four frog‑form knobs are molded onto the lid.Sectioned dense S‑pattern incisions run across the body in neat,orderly layout.It is entirely coated with warm antique yellow‑green glaze.The base shows unglazed coarse‑fired clay.Complete early celadon vessels retaining original lid and sculpted ornaments from Northern‑Southern Dynasties are fairly rare.It integrates molding,incising and glazing techniques,exhibiting the advanced ceramic craftsmanship of southern kilns during this era.It serves as a highly valuable physical artifact for researching Southern‑Northern‑Dynasties ceramic production and folk belief,with great historical‑research and antique‑collecting merit.

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