Green-glazed Yuan Dynasty Chinese Jar, Yunnan

Rare Chinese terracotta jar with a lid, glazed in green, certified as dating from the Yuan dynasty, circa 1280–1368, Yunnan Province, China.

The jar has an ovoid shape with a lid, covered in a deep green glaze with irregular shades. The body and lid are adorned with raised molded decorations depicting stylized motifs and Buddhist symbols.

The piece is accompanied by a French certificate issued by Jean-Louis Remond, Les 2 Empires, Asian Antiquities, Le Havre, dated March 2, 2010. The certificate describes the object as a large turned jar with a lid, made of terracotta and covered in green glaze, with molded decorations representing Buddhist symbols, from the Yuan dynasty, Yunnan province, China.

This type of jar is generally associated with Buddhist ritual vessels or offering jars from the Yunnan region. The piece is appealing for its archaic appearance, its ancient material, its firing irregularities, and its beautiful decorative presence.

Original condition, with wear, glaze chips, chips, small surface marks, and natural irregularities related to age and production method. The photographs are an integral part of the description.

Period: Yuan Dynasty, certificate indicating 1280–1368
Origin: Yunnan Province, China
Material: Green-glazed earthenware
Certificate: Jean-Louis Remond, Les 2 Empires, Le Havre, March 2, 2010
Dimensions: Ø22 x 36 cm