Sancai Glazed Ribbed Plate‑Mouth Vase,Tang Dynasty,7th‑9th Century

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Dimensions:Height 17.5 cm (6.89 in),Tang Dynasty,7th‑9th CenturyCondition & Provenance:The vase is completely intact,free of cracks,chips and modern restoration.The whole body is covered with sancai glaze.Green and amber pigments run vertically down the surface,creating fluid dripping streaks.The glaze network is filled with fine age‑caused crackle delivering rich color layers.Neat wheel‑carved ribs wrap around the vessel.Unglazed base shows dry pottery clay with genuine burial stains and age‑related wear.No modern polishing or repainting was applied.This piece belonged to a private pre‑Song ceramics collector based in Hong Kong,who specialized in Tang sancai pottery.He obtained this vase from an antique gallery in Central Hong Kong in 2008.It was stored in constant‑temperature dark storage.All original patina and glaze condition remain untouched and released during the collector’s inventory reorganization.Description:This ribbed plate‑mouth vase is a fine representative Tang‑dynasty sancai piece,serving both display and practical function.It features flared plate‑shaped opening,tapering neck with raised ribs,plump rounded body decorated with multiple evenly‑spaced wheel‑cut circumferential ribs,and a short solid foot.The overall silhouette is robust and well‑proportioned with rhythmic flowing lines.Set against creamy white base glaze,green and yellow‑amber glazes flow freely downward to form lively vertical streaks.The blended color effect captures the bold,spirited artistic taste of Tang elite culture.Fine natural crackle all over glaze surface is a typical time‑developed feature for ancient sancai wares.The exposed base shows firm dry clay with authentic traces from firing and underground burial.Sancai represents the top‑tier lead‑glazed pottery craftsmanship of Tang dynasty,largely produced for burial and interior display.Well‑preserved complete examples with ribbed decoration and natural flowing glaze pattern are not easy to come by.This vase fully preserves the iconic color aesthetics of Tang sancai with elegant ancient form.It offers direct insight into sophisticated pottery technology of high Tang era.It owns outstanding visual appeal and research significance and stands as a desirable collectible among Tang polychrome pottery.

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