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A GREEN AND WHITE-GLAZED TERRACOTTA BOTTLE VASE WITH HORSE, MON TRIBE
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09月12日 下午5点 开拍 / 09月10日 下午3点 截止委托
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A GREEN AND WHITE-GLAZED TERRACOTTA BOTTLE VASE WITH HORSE, MON TRIBE

Burma, presumably 18th century or earlier. Well potted, the gourd-shaped body supported on short foot and rising to a waisted neck with an everted rim. The lower section decorated with groups of incised vertical grooves evenly encircling the vessel, while the upper portion finely modeled in the form of a galloping horse, its head turned backward as if looking over its shoulder. The exterior covered overall with a creamy-white glaze, accented with varying tones of green, including the body of the animal and the rim of the vessel. The base unglazed, revealing the reddish ware beneath.

Provenance: Private collection of A. Hansen, Denmark. Mr. Hansen (b. 1955) is a retired Danish Supreme Court lawyer and lifelong collector with a deep passion for history and culture. His collecting journey began at the age of eight with stamps, encouraged by his father, and quickly developed into a serious pursuit. By 1982, his specialized collection of Greenland postal history earned international recognition. Following this success, Mr. Hansen turned his focus to fine art and antiquities, beginning with Danish art and later expanding into East and Southeast Asian artifacts after an inspiring Japanese exhibition in 1985. Over the following decades, his collection grew to include mostly ceramic artworks from Annam, Khmer, Burmese, and Thai origins, acquired through reputable collectors and auction houses.
Condition: Very good condition, commensurate with age, with minor wear and firing irregularities. One minute chip and a small repair with associated touch-ups to mouth.

Weight: 736.6 g
Dimensions: Height 18.3 cm

Myanmar is the last major Southeast Asian nation whose tradition of glazed ceramic production has been systematically studied. Archaeological evidence has recently confirmed the widespread presence of pottery kilns across the country, including in or near the historic capitals of Bagan, Mandalay, and Bago, as well as in the Ayeyarwady delta, the Mottama (Martaban) region, and the Shan Plateau.

A distinctive tradition of green-glazed wares had emerged in Burma (present-day Myanmar) by the 11th or 12th century, alongside ceramics glazed in celadon tones, as well as white lead- and tin-glazed wares. According to the Manshu, a Tang-period chronicle describing the peoples of the Southern regions, green bricks were used in the construction of the circular walls of the ancient Pyu city of Prome. At the royal capital of Pagan (c. 1044–1287), green-glazed tiles were extensively employed in temple decoration, often featuring molded imagery drawn from the Jatakas, narratives of the Buddha’s past lives, as well as episodes from his historical life.

The golden age of Burmese ceramic production occurred during the 15th and 16th centuries, when the ports of Martaban and Mergui flourished as centers of maritime trade. Among the principal exports of the region were celadon wares and large, dark-glazed storage jars. A particularly notable category of ceramics from this period comprises green-painted wares on a white-glazed ground, such as the present lot, many of which have been excavated from burial sites in Tak and Omkoi. These pieces were adorned with motifs such as floral scrolls, lotus petals, peacocks, and qilins, reflecting the decorative vocabulary of contemporaneous Ming dynasty blue-and-white porcelain.

Technical analysis suggests that the green copper oxide pigment was applied over the white glaze. However, during firing, the glaze often flowed over the surface, partially enveloping the design and creating the appearance of underglaze decoration. In many examples, the motifs appear slightly raised, with deeper hues of green where the pigment was more heavily vitrified.

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