Lot 5093
- 5093
A WHITE-GLAZED HANDLED JAR LATE TANG – NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY |
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 HKD
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Description
- 16.3 cm, 6 1/2 in.
of ovoid tapering form with gently rounded shoulders surmounted by a wide waisted neck and a flared rim, applied on the shoulder with a pair of strap handles formed of two thick strands and one thin strand, bound together near the top with a narrow strap, covered overall save for the base with a translucent ivory-tinged glaze
Exhibited
Fired Earth from China's Golden Age: Ceramics of the Tang Dynasty, Museum of East Asian Art, Bath, 2009.
Chinese White Wares in the First Millennium, Priestley & Ferraro Chinese Art, London, 2010, cat. no. 6.
Chinese White Wares in the First Millennium, Priestley & Ferraro Chinese Art, London, 2010, cat. no. 6.
Condition
In overall good condition with original firing imperfections including a few grits around the shoulder, iron spots and firing body fissures under glaze along the joint of both handles, and a small shallow kiln chip to the bottom.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."