Description:

East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A breathtaking sancai glazed tripod vessel, its rounded walls featuring three lion or foo dog maskettes staggered with three dragons - all in low to high relief - the overall bulbous body rising to a short neck and slightly flared rim - all supported upon a trio of zoomorphic feet. Adding to the vessel's aesthetic beauty is the desired sancai glaze technique - gracing the surfaces with glazes of caramel amber, jade green, and creamy white hues - known as three-color or sancai glazes - BUT ALSO with a brilliant deep cerulean blue glaze embellishing the dragons. A marvelous example, replete with a magnificent form, mythical iconography, and stunning sancai glaze. Size: 10.5" W (including feet) x 7.375" H (26.7 cm x 18.7 cm)

A similar example, only decorated with a floral motif rather than mythical beasts and not including blue glaze, sold at Christie's Hong Kong on October 4, 2016 for HK $275,000 or US $35,600. Lot 3, Sale 12557. Follow this link for the listing: http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot/a-sancai-glazed-applique-decorated-tripod-jar-tang-dynasty-6022840-details.aspx?lid=1&from=relatedlot&intobjectid=6022840

Another vessel that similarly features the rare blue and sancai glaze sold for $45,000 on February 18, 2015 from Artstein Antiques on Live Auctioneers. Follow this link for the listing: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/33832662_a-rare-blue-and-sancai-glazed-tripod-jar

This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) and has been found to be ancient and/or of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase.

Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection

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#125648

  • Condition: Nice craquelure to the glaze. One leg reattached. Otherwise excellent.

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