Yue‑Yao Celadon Double Ram‑Head Vase,Jin Dynasty,3rd‑4th Century

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Dimensions:Height 27 cm (10.63 in),Rim Diameter 10 cm (3.94 in),Jin Dynasty,3rd‑4th CenturyCondition & Provenance:The vase is intact without cracks.Glaze carries natural age crazing with minor glaze loss over time.Both three‑dimensional ram‑head sculptures remain well‑preserved with clear facial details.The exposed base shows dry ancient clay texture with authentic burial patina and kiln‑support marks.Provenance:Private collection,Georgia,United States.Acquired from Hong Kong antique gallery in 1993,held in family collection for years and recently released to North‑American antique market.Description:This Yue‑yao celadon double ram‑head vase is a magnificent ritual ceramic from Six‑Dynasties China.It features flared dish‑shaped mouth,long neck decorated with multiple horizontal bow‑string rings,full rounded shoulder and plump belly.Two vivid ram‑heads are symmetrically applied to shoulder with curved horns,protruding eyes and carefully rendered facial features.One ram‑head is formed as spout for pouring.Ram symbolized good fortune in ancient Chinese culture,since the character for ram shares pronunciation with auspicious omen.The whole vessel is covered by soft grey‑green Yue celadon glaze,richly textured with fine natural crazing.The unglazed base shows pale beige clay with distinct firing support marks typical of its era.Yue kiln ranks as the most important southern early porcelain workshop.Double‑ram‑head vases served as elite ceremonial wine and display wares for noble households.Large intact surviving examples are quite scarce.It stands as a highlight piece within medieval celadon collecting.

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