Lot 698

Han Dynasty Pottery Ding Tripod Vessel | Traces of Pigment

Previous image preload Next image preload

Han Dynasty Pottery Ding Tripod Vessel | Traces of Pigment

Estimate: $600 - $900

Starting Bid: $250

(0 Bids)

by Artemis Fine Arts
July 30, 2026 8:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A pottery tripod ding vessel with a low, rounded bowl set on three legs and a broad, outward-flanged rim surrounding a short, upright neck. The surface has faded to a soft gray through age and burial, with traces of red and orange pigment remaining in places, suggesting the vessel was originally painted or slipped. Size: 9.8" Diameter x 6.4" H (24.9 cm x 16.3 cm)

Provenance: private Great Barrington, Massachusetts, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s; ex-Virginia, USA auction house

SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).

PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception.

Item # 201129

  • Condition: One leg has been reattached with break line and adhesive visible. Come chipping to rim, edge, and feet, as well as surface wear as shown, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, nice presentation with trace remains of orange pigments.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Money Order / Cashiers Check, Personal Check, Visa, Wire Transfer

Shipping

Bidder Can Make Shipping Arrangements, Local Pick-Up, In-House Shipping

Artemis Fine Arts

You agree to pay a buyer’s premium, as outlined below, and any applicable taxes and shipping.
Buyer's Premium
$1 - $249,999:
35.00%
$250,000+:
35.00%

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $749 $25
$750 $1,499 $50
$1,500 $2,999 $100
$3,000 $7,499 $250
$7,500 $14,999 $500
$15,000 $29,999 $1,000
$30,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 + $10,000