Bidspirit auction | Important Han Vase - Ancient


Important Han Vase - Ancient China - Chinese Art - Han Period - The “Rotating Eye Vessel, ” made of lead-colored terracotta and dating to the Han Period (202 BC – 220 AD), is an exceptional example of the ceremonial ceramic repertoire developed during one of the most emblematic dynasties in Chinese imperial history. Relatively small in size (20 x 20 cm), this piece stands out not only for its formal and technical solidity but also for the symbolic sophistication of its decoration and volumetric structure. Provenance: important European private collection.