“Swirling eyes” Chinese gray earthenware amphora, Han dynasty, 206 BC-220 AD;

Rare vase, made in Han Dynasty, 206BC-220AD, of typical form with distinct ovoid mouth and wide strap handles.

Height:  6" = 15.2 cm;

Width: 6.25" = 15.88 cm;

Diameter: 4.5"d = 11.43 cm

Provenance: private collection in New York, USA.

From the collection of Prof of Chinese studies Philip Gould, New York.

Biographical Note

Dr. Philip Gould was born in New York City on October 17, 1922.

After graduating high school, Dr. Gould earned a bachelor’s degree at New York University in Art History, and then went on to earn a Doctorate in Art History from the University of Paris in 1953.

He worked as an instructor of Art History at Columbia University from 1954 to 1958, after which time he traveled to France in order to perform research funded by a Fulbright Research Grant. 

In 1959, Professor Gould joined Sarah Lawrence College and contributed widely to the college throughout his 34 years as an Art History professor, specializing in Asian Art.

Dr. Gould has lectured at many educational institutions in New York, including Fordham University, Pratt Institute and Parsons School of Design.

He has traveled and lectured in Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia and worked as a visiting professor at the University of Taiwan in Taipei and at Teachers College in Beijing.

Professor Gould was awarded the distinguished title of Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1993.