Pottery urn with Chinese kanji symbols Fuk, Luk, and Sau. At least that’s my best guess. The glaze goes around the symbols as if wax or something was put on the symbols to cover them and then glaze poured over all, leaving the symbols untouched. You can see places where the glaze ran around the edges of the symbols. No markings other than an etching on the bottom that’s hard to make out. 8&1/2 inches tall and 7&5/8 inches diameter.
Dimensions
8&1/5 inches tall7&5/8 inches diameter
Acquired From:
Other
Hello Kim, I’m very glad that you chose Mearto for your online appraisal. Considering the photos this item is: A Chinese archaic ritual vase (Gu-style inspired) that worked as a wine vessel. It is a beautiful piece surrounded by Kanji symbols. A gu is a type of ancient Chinese ritual bronze vessel from the Shang and Zhou dynasties (i.e. 1600–256 BC). It was used to drink wine or to offer ritual libations. The term "gu" (pronounced "goo") refers to a type of ancient Chinese ritual bronze vessel that dates back to the Shang and Zhou dynasties, which spanned from around 1600 BCE to 256 BCE. These vessels were an integral part of ancient Chinese culture and were used in various ceremonial and ritualistic contexts. Gu vessels are characterized by their distinctive shape. They typically have a bulbous body that narrows towards the neck and then flares out to form a wide mouth. The body of the vessel is often adorned with intricate designs, including intricate patterns, animal motifs, and sometimes inscriptions. No marking or signature. PROVENANCE: Inherited. $ 400 - 700 *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
