75 - Stoneware storage jar, Jin Dynasty, China, 12th–13th century

Stoneware storage jar, Jin Dynasty, China, 12th–13th century Honey-toned stoneware with molded and calligraphic decoration. Measures 28 x 10 cm. Large storage jar with an ovoid body and wide top opening, resting on a small circular foot. It is decorated below the shoulder with a molded wavy frieze and vertical registers delimited by relief bands. The surface features calligraphic inscriptions painted in black, likely related to the vessel’s contents or utilitarian function. The irregular glaze in shades of brown and ochre partially reveals the granular texture of the stoneware, accentuating the piece’s folk and functional character. The robust form and simple decoration reflect domestic production intended for storage and fermentation during the Jin Dynasty. The piece retains a strong material presence derived from the technical integrity of its manufacture and the natural beauty of its fired surfaces. 28 x 10 cm. Lot located in an international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipment: No import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required. Lot in international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipment: No import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required.