Large Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Jar

Large Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Jar

This large and impressive pottery jar was made around the 13th / 14th century, during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279) or the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). Until recent years, this type of jar was almost unknown in the west with some people initially attributing them to the Liao Dynasty (same general period but in the north of China). These jars are now known to have originated from Yunnan province in the south-west of China.

It is "heavily-potted" with both cover & jar having been coated in a very attractive green glaze of varying shades that has been applied on top of a pale slip, to emphasize its colour. The inside of the jar and underside of the cover have also been decorated - here the glaze is thinner and paler in colour. Moulded Buddhist motifs have been applied to the surfaces of both the cover and jar.

Height 36.5 cm (14.25 inches), diameter 28 cm (11 inches). This is an exceptional example of its type in outstanding condition. To the underside of the cover are minor kiln scars, a small chip to the edge where there is also some flaking of the glaze. There is no sign of any restoration or repair; fine condition.

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