Jin Dynasty Yue Kiln Celadon Sheep Head Double Loop Handle Vase,4th Century CE

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Dimensions:Overall height 23cm(9.06in),plate mouth diameter 13.5cm(5.31in),4th Century CECondition & Provenance:The entire vessel is fully intact without cracks,chips or modern restoration.The sculpted sheep head and two bridge-shaped loops remain undamaged.Most of the original celadon glaze survives,only minor natural glaze loss appears on partial areas as normal aging signs of ancient porcelain.Three reddish-brown firing spur marks are clearly visible on the unglazed base with authentic aged clay.This artifact was collected by a private ancient celadon collector in Norfolk,Virginia,USA.The collector acquired the vase from a Hong Kong antique dealer in 1998 and stored it in temperature-controlled dry storage for decades.Undamaged Jin sheep head vases are extremely scarce across the global antique market.Description:This is a representative daily and burial celadon piece from Yue kiln of Jin dynasty.It features a wide folded plate mouth,short contracted neck,large plump round belly tapering gently to flat base.One side is equipped with a vivid sculpted sheep head spout with delicate horns,facial features and whiskers.Sheep symbolizes auspiciousness and peace in ancient Chinese culture.Two symmetrical bridge-shaped strap loops are placed on the shoulder for rope carrying in ancient times.Multi-layer carved bowstring lines decorate the neck and belly to create simple antique layers.The whole surface is covered with grayish celadon glaze dotted with tiny natural glaze pits,showing primitive mild luster.The base is unglazed to reveal light brown rough pottery clay with three firing spur marks,typical craftsmanship of Jin Yue dragon kilns.The vessel has full sturdy silhouette with rustic naive sculpting techniques,combining practical utility and unique Wei-Jin aesthetic taste.It serves as a standard physical specimen for researching early southern Chinese celadon firing technology and folk culture.Undamaged Jin sheep head vases rarely appear in circulation,carrying outstanding archaeological,collectible and display value.

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