Han Dynasty Vase Animal Taotie Mask Imperial China Dark Green Chinese Antique

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Han Dynasty Vase Animal Taotie Mask Imperial China Dark Green Chinese Antique:
$495.00

This Han dynasty (206 B.C. - 220 A.D.)earthenware vasecame from a Fine Art, Americana, & Asian sale in Vermont.The Han dynasty was the second great Chinese imperial dynasty after the Zhou dynasty. It succeeded The Qin dynasty. So thoroughly did the Han dynasty established what was thereafter considered Chinese culturethat \"Han\" became the Chinese word denoting someone who is Chinese. The dynasty was founded by Liu Bang.The Han dynasty was one of longest of China\'s major dynasties. In terms of power and prestige, the Han dynasty in the East rivaled its almost contemporary Roman Empire in the West. With only minor interruptions, it lasted a span of over four centuries and was considered a golden age in Chinese history especially in arts, politics, and technology. All subsequent Chinese dynasties looked back to the Han period as an inspiring model of a united empire and self-perpetuating government.The vase has a dark green glaze. It measures 10 1/4\" high and about 7 1/2\" in diameter at the widest point. It weighs 4 pounds, 12 ounces. The vase is decorated with raised animals and taotie mask, that are hard to make out in places. The vase has been partially restored, which I believe means that it has been partially cleaned, please see all pictures for further description.The vase sounds solid. It has wear and chipping on the rim and wear and rub marks with some smaller chips on the body and neck. The thickness of the glaze varies. The bottom rim has some