Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty Hu

Object Description

A beautiful Chinese ash glazed large pottery wine jar, also named Hu, from the Northern Wei Dynasty. The vessel features a flat base, from which its body spreads out to a wide waist and then tapers in again to the neck, which opens up to a large cup-like opening, with the rim modelled into a collar. Two couples of twin lug handles are applied on the shoulders of the vase. The vessel’s body displays a zigzagged pattern on one side, and some dark scattered markings.

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Date: Circa 386-534 AD
Period: Northern Wei

Object History

The C. Roger Moss OBE collection. The late C. Roger Moss OBE was a renowned art collector who, throughout the years, thanks to his determination and enthusiasm, was able to create an outstanding collection of artworks, most prominently from China and the Orient, but also from other cultures.

Object Condition

Very fine, some weathering to the surface due to ageing.

Object Details