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A MASSIVE STRAW-GLAZED AMPHORA TANG DYNASTY
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
the broad-shouldered baluster body rising from a tapering flat base to a tall waisted and ribbed neck with everted waisted rim, set at the shoulder with a large pair of dragon headed handles, the jaws of each clasping to the rim, covered overall in a straw glaze
Literature
The Tectus Collection. Chinese Ceramics, Stockholm, 1991, pl. 29.
Chinese Ceramic Treasures. A Selection from the Ulricehamn East Asian Museum, Including the Carl Kempe Collection, Ulricehamn, 2002, pl. 40.
Condition
In good overall condition with glaze degradation throughout showing beautiful traces of original green and straw glaze on the neck, lower parts of the handles and body. One of the dragon's horns has chipped at the tip. Ornamentation on the lower sections of the handles have old chips. Minor glaze chips and wear to the body. A J-shaped haircrack on the body approximately 29 cm long. Shallow chips to the foot.
"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."