Fine Art, Antique Chinese Porcelain, Silver and Judaica
May 11, 2015
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Israel
Tagore 40 st. Ramat Aviv, Israel
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LOT 232:
A Chinese Tang Dynasty (705–907) Sancai-Glazed Phoenix-Head Ewer
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Sold for: $3,500
Start price:
$
3,000
Estimated price:
$6,000 - $10,000
Auction house commission:
20%
VAT: On commission only
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Date Created
Circa 850
Dimensions
Height: 27 cm
Details
The pear-shaped body supported on a spreading foot, rising to a waisted neck surmounted by a phoenix head and an oval rim, set with a loop handle to one side, the front and back face molded in relief with shaped cartouches variously enclosing an equestrian archer and a phoenix standing atop a lotus bloom encircled by stylized floral sprays, covered overall with a green, ochre and brown colored glaze running short of the foot.
Condition
Restoration on the neck and some signs on the handle.
Exhibitions
Featured in an exhibit at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem.
Notes
Catalogued by Prof. Rivka Bitterman, former curator of the Asian art department, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
