Superb & Rare Antique Chinese Tang Sancai Zhadou Spittoon Vase
Description
Up for auction is a superb & rare antique Chinese Tang Sancai zhadou spittoon vase.
This is a fine potted zhadou or spittoon with sancai lead glaze and unglazed base.
It has unusual yellow & green with iron brown spotted glaze.
A beautiful vase being offered with no reserve.
Circa.
Tang Dynasty period (618-906), probably first half of 8th century or may be later.
Measure
widest: 4 1/4 inch (10.8 cm)
Height: 4 7/8 inch (12.2 cm)
Condition
Overall very good. Signs of wear and/or use commensurate with age.
Some lines can be seen running along or near the base.
This is a feature in the glaze and not a crack or hairline.
Bibliography
A similar spittoon with more traditional sancai colors is illustrated in "Chinese Ceramics" by He Li (2006) entry 164.
For a similar shape with monochrome green glaze see "Tang Sancai" by Chen Jiazi (2010) pg 82.
Another similar is illustrated in "Tang & Liao Ceramics" by W. Watson (1984) pg 165, entry 158.
Shipping:
We Combine shipping if the items can be combined.Return:
Accepted. Return shipping will be paid by buyer.Payment:
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