A SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY TRIPOD CENSER TANG DYNASTY

the compressed globular body rising from three short lion paw legs to a short waisted neck with rolled rim, brightly glazed on a straw-coloured ground with splashes of green, blue and ochre around the shoulder with the rim and top of the legs in ochre, the lower body unglazed revealing the pinkish-white body

Sotheby's London, 5th December 1995, lot 210.

This brightly glazed censer is in good condition with the exception of the loss to glaze at three points of the rim with spur marks, a circa 2x2mm., glaze flake to the side of the vessel, a circa 5x1mm glaze flake to the top of one leg, and a slight lean where one leg has slightly slumped in the firing.
"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."

The dating of this lot is consistent with the results of Oxford Authentication Ltd., Thermoluminescence Test no.666r8.