Ca. 206 BC-220 AD. Han Dynasty. A large ceramic vase with a cream-coloured fabric. The vase comprises a flaring rim, cylindrical neck, curved, flaring shoulder, truncated conical body and flat base; two loop handles protrude from the top of the body. Black and red painted net decoration survives on the neck and geometric patterns, possibly representing drapery, are visible on the shoulder. The Han Dynasty, which ruled between 202 BC–220 AD, brought great prosperity and stability to China, reigning over a golden age of classical Chinese civilisation during which China saw major advances including the widespread development of a monetary economy and the invention of paper, as well as much progress in the decorative arts. This piece has been precisely dated having undergone Thermo Luminescence analysis by Ralf Kotalla, an independent German Laboratory. The samples collected date the piece to the period reflected in its style, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. Its TL certificate with full report will also accompany this lot. Excellent condition.Size: L:300mm / W:320mm ; 2.2kg; Provenance; Property of a Central London gallery, acquired from an established English collection; formerly acquired in Hong Kong, Hollywood Antique Center in the early 1990s.