Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Pottery Mercury Jar
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East Asia, China, Song to Yuan Dynasty, ca. late 13th to mid-14th century CE. A hollow pottery mercury jar with a petite base, a gradually-widening body, a rounded shoulder, and a miniscule raised spout rim. Vessels like this example were kept in large numbers within storehouses and transportation vessels and were used to store rice wine; despite their name, they were not used for transporting mercury. Custom museum-quality display stand included. Size: 4.25" W x 8" H (10.8 cm x 20.3 cm); 9" H (22.9 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-private Colorado, USA collection, ex Maui, Hawaii collection acquired before 2000
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#137441
East Asia, China, Song to Yuan Dynasty, ca. late 13th to mid-14th century CE. A hollow pottery mercury jar with a petite base, a gradually-widening body, a rounded shoulder, and a miniscule raised spout rim. Vessels like this example were kept in large numbers within storehouses and transportation vessels and were used to store rice wine; despite their name, they were not used for transporting mercury. Custom museum-quality display stand included. Size: 4.25" W x 8" H (10.8 cm x 20.3 cm); 9" H (22.9 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-private Colorado, USA collection, ex Maui, Hawaii collection acquired before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#137441
Condition
Surface wear and abrasions commensurate with age and use, very minor nicks to base, body, and spout, with a slight indentation on one side, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen and mineral deposits throughout.
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Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Pottery Mercury Jar
Estimate $200 - $300
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