A Tang Dynasty Sancai Pottery Cup, Probably From a Kiln in Henan Province c.8th Century.
A Tang Sancai glazed pottery cup, probably from a kiln in Henan Province. This Tang dynasty (618-907) bowl or large cup is decorated with bold lead flux splashes of amber and green against a cream colour body with a clear glaze. The type of rather uneven arrangement of the decoration is unusual.
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- Condition
- In excellent condition, very tiny chips to the edge of the foot.
- Size
- Diameter : 13.1 cm (5 1/8 inches)
- Provenance
- A Private Collection of Early Chinese Ceramics c.1970-1990.
- Stock number
- 116
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Information
Sancai Pottery :
Sancai (three colours) is a term used to describe low fired polychrome glazes consisting of three or sometimes four colours. These were predominately green, brown, yellow and cream. Typical Sancai pottery includes lead fluxed Tang (618-907) wares.