A SANCAI 'FOLIATE' VASE TANG DYNASTY |

the compressed globular body rising from a short foot to a waisted neck and everted galleried rim, the lower body applied with three upright curled leaves each detailed with carved veins, splashed overall with green, ochre and straw-coloured glazes, the splashes falling in streaks and stopping irregularly to reveal the buff-coloured body

Acquired in Hong Kong in the early 1990s.

A section of the neck is restored. The joints between the leaves and the vases are turning fluorescent when inspected under UV‎, indicating that these have been applied at a second stage to the vase and not fired together with it. In fact,‎ although the form of the vase itself is well recorded, there appears to be no other example published with similar leaves wrapping the body so one cannot exclude the possibility that these are not original to the piece but later added as an embellishment.
"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.
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