Tang Sancai Molded Floral Round Cosmetic Box, Tang Dynasty (7th-10th Century)

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Dimensions: Diameter 10.5cm (4.13in), Height 4cm (1.57in), Tang Dynasty, 7th to 10th CenturyCondition & Provenance: The base and lid are an original matching full set, free of cracks, chips or any restoration. The exterior is fully covered in rich emerald green glaze, covered with fine natural aged crackle all over the surface; the glaze is glossy and smooth, with iridescent rainbow glaze patina formed naturally over a thousand years. The three-dimensional molded floral motifs on the lid stay sharp and well-defined, with distinct layered caramel yellow, off-white and green colored glazes, no large-scale color flaking or glaze loss. The interior and base show unglazed raw pottery clay in pale yellow tone with heavy natural ancient soil patina, zero artificial fake aging treatment. Category: Pre-Song porcelain, market destination: Hong Kong. This cosmetic box was the private collection of a veteran Tang Sancai collector in Kowloon, Hong Kong. The collector acquired this piece from a long-established local antique shop in Hong Kong in 1998, all original purchase receipts and long-term professional appraisal documents are fully preserved.Description: This well-preserved round cosmetic box was fired at the Gongxian Kiln during the prosperous Tang Dynasty, a classic cosmetic vessel for noble ladies of the Tang era. Complete matching sets of this artifact are extremely hard to find on today’s antique market. It features a neat flat circular shape with tight-fitting interlocking rim, the lid locks perfectly onto the base without wobble. The lid adopts molded relief craft: a central treasure flower sits in the middle, surrounded by four symmetrical spiral butterfly floral clusters, enclosed by a border of linked bead patterns. The composition is full, balanced and luxurious, perfectly reflecting the grand aesthetic taste of Tang imperial society. The whole piece uses thick vibrant emerald green as background glaze, the floral patterns are filled with caramel yellow and creamy off-white glaze; the colors blend smoothly with soft gradients, the iconic low-temperature lead glaze feature of Tang Sancai. The outer wall of the box body is fully wrapped in green glaze, while the inner cavity and bottom are left unglazed, revealing raw coarse Tang pottery clay with dry porous texture and deep natural soil stains. Streaked green glaze drips along the base rim, accompanied by striking rainbow iridescence, a natural patina formed after thousands of years underground burial. This artifact boasts mature firing craft, well-preserved vibrant glaze colors and crisp intact molded patterns. It holds significant archaeological research value for Tang ceramic craftsmanship and high collectible appeal as a medieval cosmetic utensil, ranking as a top-tier standard specimen among Tang Sancai collections worldwide.

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