Lot 238 , A Chinese Sancai four handled jar and a similar cup, Tang dynasty (618-906AD), height 8.5cm. and 3.1cm.

A Chinese Sancai four handled jar and a similar cup, Tang dynasty (618-906AD), height 8.5cm. and 3.1cm.

A Chinese Sancai four handled jar and a similar cup, Tang dynasty (618-906AD), both with unglazed bases, the cup with Oxford Authentication Thermoluminescence Analysis Report, sample number C117m38, confirming that the piece was fired between 900 and 1500 years ago, height 8.5cm. and 3.1cm.
Estimate £350-450

Both with typical unglazed patches and some earth encrustation. The cup has a drilled hole to the base undertaken for the accompanying TL test, good condition.


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