Antique Han Dynasty Granary Jar 13" Earthenware‎ Green Glazed Mingqi Bear Feet

CONDITION: Condition Rating: Good Condition Description: Good antique condition with heavy taphonomic degradation. Extensive calcification of original glaze to a silver/gold iridescence. Minor edge abrasions typical of ancient burial ceramics, but structurally sound with no repairs.  DESCRIPTION: Authentic ancient Chinese Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) earthenware granary jar (mingqi) featuring its original fitted, domed, tiled-roof lid and incised horizontal bands. Showcases exceptional taphonomic degradation; the original green lead-based glaze has transformed over two millennia of subterranean burial into a striking, highly sought-after silver/gold iridescence and calcified white patina. Provenance: Sourced directly from the estate of Professor David Gene Hartman, a renowned Harvard University macroeconomist. Maker/Brand: Ancient Chinese Provincial Kiln Item Type: Granary Jar / Mingqi / Spirit Object Material: Low-Fired Earthenware / Terracotta with Lead-Silicate Glaze Era/Age: Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) Style/Aesthetic: Ancient Antiquity / Archaeological Color(s): Silver Iridescence / Calcified White / Trace Emerald Green / Grey Measurements: Approx. Base 5.5 W. Max Width 7. Mouth 2.5 W. Height 12 (without lid) / 13.25 (with lid). Special Characteristics: Supported by three zoomorphic bear-shaped feet (a symbol of martial strength and chthonic protection in Han design). Original lid is intact. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.