These Han Dynasty vessels are thought to be made around 2000 years ago and retrieved from burial sights. The ‘Cigar’ shaped vessels have lug handles to the top and their irregular and imperfect forms show they were made quickly and used practically rather than decoratively.
Purchased from a private collection in Lyon.
Tall H 33cm D 14cm
Medium H 30cm D 13cm
Small H 29cm D 12cm
Vessel:
These Han Dynasty vessels are thought to be made around 2000 years ago and retrieved from burial sights. The ‘Cigar’ shaped vessels have lug handles to the top and their irregular and imperfect forms show they were made quickly and used practically rather than decoratively.
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