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LOT 402:
ANCIENT TANG DYNASTY CHANGSHA KILN POTTERY POT
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Sold for: $600
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Estimated price :
$100 - $150
Buyer's Premium: 28%
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ANCIENT TANG DYNASTY CHANGSHA KILN POTTERY POT
An ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty Changsha Kiln hand painted and glazed pottery wine pot. The typical shaped pot with a short spouted ewer with a globular body, a straight neck, and handles. The exterior of the pot is covered with glaze in beige and brown shades, adorned with an underglaze ornament. An important kiln area situated in South China during Tang Dynasty. Also called Tongguan Kiln due to its discovery in todays Wazhaping, Tongguan Town, Changsha City in Hunan Province. Changsha was active by the end of the Tang Dynasty, peaked from late Tang to Five Dynasties, and declined after Five Dynasties. Its main product were wares with a grayish green glaze, but all iron based earth colors occurs. Circa: 618 to 907. Potters working near Changsha in southern China seem to have been the first to experiment with and perfect underglaze decor which was one of the most influential Tang ceramic achievements, which was also to have a long lasting importance. By painting their designs directly onto the clay body or slip coat and then covering them with a clear glaze before firing, potters could protect their designs in a way not previously possible. The colors used in the underglaze designs varied from brown and green hues and sometimes but rarely a blue underglaze color seems to have been used. Ancient Asian and Oriental Pottery Table and Desk Wares, Home Decor, and Collectibles.
Dimensions: H 6 1/8 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: Overall good antique condition. Signs of wear and Age. Refer to photos. Sold as is.
