Brian Stephenson Fine Art

Chinese Ceramics

Spirit Urn


Jin celadon hunping or spirit urn moulded with human figures birds and architecture

Jin celadon hunping or spirit urn moulded with human figures birds and architecture

Jin celadon hunping or spirit urn moulded with human figures birds and architecture

Jin celadon hunping or spirit urn moulded with human figures birds and architecture

Details


Item-Number:100012
Item-Description:Jin celadon hunping or spirit urn moulded with human figures birds and architecture
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Origin:
Dimensions:Height 32 cm Diameter 18 cm
Age:Western Jin Dynasty AD 265 - 317
Provenance:Indonesia
Condition:In excellent condition no chips or cracks free from restoration
Notes:Vessels like this were believed to be "residences for the souls of the dead"; the elaborate sculptures on the top show daily life at the time depicting buildings rooms people etc.


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