This is fine example of a Han burial pot.

The bottle is made from the typical grey to black pottery, as much seen in the Han dynasty ( 206 B.C.-220 A.D.) It is 5 inches in height, and approximately 5 inches across at its widest point. It is a depressed bulbous shape, the rim with some slight chips.  A double line of white slip travels around the center, and just below the opening.  The lower portion is decorated with jagged patterns, while the top has swirled leaf decoration, visible only in some spots.  There are touches of red and more white in the decoration. This bottle was never intended for use, but a burial piece.    The bottom fired a bit black around the edges only in the kiln. The colors of the decoration are the Han dynasty colors; dark brown, orange, and purple black.     The surface shows wear according to a long burial, and dark spots from fungous. These are often imitated using black paint,  splashed over a replica. There is a difference when carefully examined. There are small chips, as mentioned, around the opening of the pot, but otherwise it is in good condition.  It has been held in a private collection for many years.

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