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A MARBLED SANCAI PILLOW TANG DYNASTY |
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 HKD
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Description
- 12.5 cm, 4 7/8 in.
decorated to the top with floral roundels and applied with a transparent russet-coloured glaze, the unglazed base revealing a reddish-burned earthenware body
Provenance
Collection of T.Y. Chao (1912-1999), and thence by descent in the family.
Condition
There are a few old chips along the edges, the largest 0.8 by 0.8 cm, and minor glaze flakes and crackles, otherwise the pillow is in good condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Compare a similar marbled porcelain pillow of the Tang dynasty, unearthed in 1975 at Gaolong Wangcha Gully in Yanshi, now preserved in the collection of Yanshi Shangcheng Museum, Henan province, illustrated on the Henan Museum website.