Carved jade-footed vessel, Han dynasty

Jade with a subtle greenish hue and ochre stains formed as a patina by ageing. It has a circular base, which is arranged on three narrow feet and on which rises a slender cylindrical foot that ends in a conical support and which is adorned with a movable washer with rounded edges. On top of this structure is a small bowl with a curved profile and a deep body, decorated with fine incised details, designed to store essential oils used in events and rituals. It shows wear and subtle age-related losses. Han Dynasty (AD 206 BC- 220 AC) or later. 

Height: 6.5 cm; Base diameter: 5 cm

Weight: 70 g