Vintage Chinese Archaistic Green Glazed Hu-Style Jar / Vase – Dragon & Taotie Motifs (25cm)
A striking mid-to-late 20th-century ceramic Hu-form jar/vase, heavily inspired by ancient Chinese Shang and Zhou Dynasty bronze vessels. Decorative piece featuring a rich, high-gloss lead/Sancai-style green glaze with darker drip undertones.
Design Details: Deeply molded with archaistic Taotie mask and dragon motifs across the main body, framed by two stylized animal-head loop handles at the shoulders.
Base/Construction: Flat unglazed foot ring showing a cream/pale earthenware body, with a crackle-glazed central base underneath.
Dimensions: Approx. 25 cm (Height) x 22 cm (Width at widest point).
Condition: Very good vintage condition overall with minor signs of age-appropriate glaze wear and light chipping/flea-bites around the foot/rim area typical of modern cast art pottery (please refer to photos for close-up details).
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