Han‑Dynasty Green‑Glazed Pottery Covered Jar with Incised Bow‑String Lines,2nd Century BCE‑2nd Century CE

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Measurements:Overall height 12.5 cm / 4.92 inches,2nd Century BCE‑2nd Century CE Han DynastyCondition & Provenance:The jar survives together with its original matching cover, free of penetrating cracks. Minor nicks along rim and foot are ancient burial‑related damages, keeping excavated original condition. The green glaze displays widespread natural silver‑white lead‑iridescence, a characteristic feature of Han lead‑glazed pottery. No later glaze‑coating, restoration or over‑polishing. Two incised bow‑string lines on shoulder remain sharp and distinct. Unglazed base bears authentic burial soil encrustation. This artifact comes from an ancient pottery collection in Hong Kong. It was acquired by a private ancient‑ceramic collector in Miami, Florida in 2025 and stored in temperature‑controlled dark environment.Object Description:This lead‑green‑glazed covered jar is a representative storage vessel frequently unearthed from Han‑period tombs. It has short upright neck, full shoulders, rounded bulbous body tapering toward base, and flat ring foot. The original umbrella‑shaped cover is topped with a compact small knob. Two incised horizontal bow‑string grooves decorate the shoulder in simple restrained style. The whole exterior is covered with low‑fired lead‑green glaze with uneven mottled tone. Extensive silvery lead‑iridescence across glaze surface developed through long‑term underground burial, a well‑known physical trait of Han lead‑glazed wares. The base is unglazed, revealing coarse porous earthen‑ware body coated with ancient burial dirt. Han green‑glazed pottery was largely produced for burial use. Complete examples preserved with their original matching covers are relatively uncommon today. This sturdy rustic jar retains full excavated original condition. It serves as meaningful physical reference for researching Han low‑temperature lead‑glaze firing technology and Han‑daily‑life material culture, carrying solid archaeological research value and antique pottery collectible appeal.

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