Lot 101
  • 101

A SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY CUP TANG DYNASTY

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • pottery
the rounded sides rising from a short foot to an everted rim, brightly decorated with amber, green and straw glazes falling short of the foot to reveal the pinkish-buff body

Provenance

Sydney L Moss Ltd., London, 19th August 1963.

Condition

The cup is in good condition with the exception of a 2mm., diam., glaze flake at the rim, two further tiny glaze flakes to the rim and light rubbing to the glaze at the rim.
"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."