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Rare Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Jar | Yangshao or Majiayao Culture
Rare Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Jar | Yangshao or Majiayao Culture
罕见的中国汉代彩陶罐 | 仰韶或马家窑文化 | 手工彩绘陶器
 
This rare Han Dynasty painted pottery jar embodies the exceptional craftsmanship and aesthetic principles of early Chinese civilization. With its dignified form—tall neck, rounded body, and circular foot—the jar presents graceful proportions and strong visual appeal. The reddish-brown clay base is decorated with intricate black and white painted geometric and swirling motifs, evoking a mysterious, ancient elegance.
Similar pottery forms were prominent during the Yangshao Culture (5000–3000 BCE) and Majiayao Culture (3300–2000 BCE), mostly unearthed in China’s northwest regions like Gansu, Qinghai, and Shaanxi. These vessels were often used for water storage, ritual offerings, or burial purposes, reflecting the beliefs and lifestyles of early communities. Today, such artifacts are highly sought after in the global art market and are prized additions to any serious collection.
这件罕见的中国汉代彩陶罐，展现了汉时期文明的辉煌工艺与美学理念。整体造型端庄，高颈、鼓腹、圈足底座，流畅优雅，极具视觉美感。其表面以红褐色陶胎为基底，饰有黑、白色彩绘图案，构成独特的几何和旋涡纹装饰，充满远古神秘感。
此类彩陶器型主要流行于仰韶文化（公元前5000-3000年）或马家窑文化（公元前3300-2000年），在中国西北地区（甘肃、青海、陕西）考古发现较多，主要用于盛水、祭祀或陪葬，象征当时先民的信仰与生活智慧。如今，这类陶器在全球艺术收藏市场非常受欢迎，是值得珍藏的艺术珍品。
 
Dimensions: 8.75"W x 8.75"D x 12.25"H (22.25cm * 22.23cm * 31.12cm)

Rare Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Jar | Yangshao or Majiayao Culture

$6,500.00Price
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  • Dimensions: 8.75"W x 8.75"D x 12.25"H (22.25cm * 22.23cm * 31.12cm)

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