Han Dynasty Brown Glazed Jarlet with Lid

This jarlet with a lid was made during the Han dynasty in China.
It has a low base and a short, rounded body.
The body was made in two parts, top and bottom, which were rejoined later, leaving lines on the inside.
The mouth is wide and round, and a thin lid is placed on top of it.
Small rolls of clay are attached to the underside of the lid to prevent it from slipping off.
Brown glaze is applied above the waist, and the flow of the glaze creates a pattern of light and dark shades.
There is a depression in the middle of the body where the seam occurs. The black glaze collects there and creates a beautiful scene.
The clay is dry and coarse, and you can feel its rough texture under your fingers.
It is a small jar that was originally used to hold spices and medicines, but the color and shape of the glaze are adorable, like a chestnut, and it makes an interesting item even just to display.

There are some aged deterioration on the whole surface, but there is luster.Due to the nature of the soil, there are some chips on the edges of the lid and the bottom.