A Rare Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Tray with Incised Characters. A large pottery tray coated in a thick green glaze that has devitrified over time and acquired a pale green colour. Drips of glaze hang off one end. The underside incised with two large Chinese characters '? ? Da Ji' translating to good luck. 50cm x 35cm. Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 220).
Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.