Tang Dynasty Tri-Color Sancai Glazed Water Pots Pair

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Dimensions:Single piece diameter 9.5cm(3.74in),Height 5.2cm(2.05in),7th-10th CenturyCondition & Provenance:This matched pair is fully intact with no cracks,chips or restorations.The glaze is covered in natural aged crackle lines.The amber and emerald glazes flow and blend organically.The unglazed base shows authentic aged earthenware patina.This set originates from the private collection of a distinguished early Chinese porcelain collector based in Hong Kong.description:This matched pair consists of two classic Tang Dynasty Sancai scholar’s water pots,crafted to hold water for traditional Chinese calligraphy brushes.Each vessel features a flattened globular shape with a small inward-curving mouth and full rounded body,the iconic desk tool design favored by Tang literati.These pots are built on coarse earthenware clay with warm tan terracotta body.Two distinct glaze treatments create a striking matched set:one pot is dominated by rich emerald green glaze streaked with flowing amber and cream kiln drip effects;the companion piece features a warm amber base with vertical cascading bands of vivid green running down its belly.The uneven dripping glaze layers are a hallmark of unrefined,organic Tang Sancai firing techniques.The entire glazed exterior is covered in fine,interlaced ice crackle,a natural texture formed over more than a thousand years of aging that delivers authentic antique surface character.The flat bases are left unglazed,exposing the raw porous terracotta clay with natural soil staining and weathering consistent with Tang burial excavations.The two pots share identical proportions and dimensions,balanced by contrasting primary glaze tones.Matched complete Sancai water pot pairs are extremely scarce on the market.These are top-tier intact Tang Dynasty ceramic scholar’s wares with remarkable artistic and archaeological significance.

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