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A Very Rare and Finely Potted Blue-Glazed Ewer Tang Dynasty
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- stoneware
the elegant pear-shaped body rising from a short spreading foot to a trumpet neck and everted flat rim, the shoulder set to one side with a strap handle and to the other with a short cylindrical spout, covered overall in a rich cobalt-blue glaze falling short of the foot to reveal the pale buff body
Provenance
Collection of C.T. Loo.
Collection of Dott. Gian Vincenzo Soro.
Sotheby's London, 4th November 1969, Lot 49.
John Sparks, London.
Collection of Dott. Gian Vincenzo Soro.
Sotheby's London, 4th November 1969, Lot 49.
John Sparks, London.
Exhibited
La Découverte de l'Asia, Hommage à René Grousset, Musée Cernuschi, Paris, 1954, cat. no. 487.
Literature
Mario Prodan, The Art of the Tang Potter, London, 1961, col.pl. XXXII.
Condition
This very rare ewer is in good condition with the exception of 7 x 10mm., flake to the lower edge of the rim, glaze flaking around approximately a third of the edge of the rim, other small glaze flakes to the neck and edge and top of the handle, a polish to the tip of the spout, and minor glaze firing imperfections characteristic of the period.
"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."