Small Jar with Brown‑Yellow Glaze,Stud Ornament and Incised Comb‑Marks,Tang Dynasty,7th‑10th Century

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Dimensions:Mouth diameter 6 cm (2.36 in),Height 4.7 cm (1.85 in),Tang Dynasty,7th‑10th CenturyCondition & Provenance:The jar is fully intact without cracks,chips or restoration.The inner wall and rim are covered with naturally mottled brown‑yellow glaze.A row of raised studs decorates below the rim.Most outer surface is unglazed raw clay,covered with radial comb‑incised lines.It has flat base with authentic ancient manufacturing traces and burial patina.No modern polishing or reglazing has been done.This jar originates from a private pre‑Song ceramic collection in Hong Kong,the collector focused on Tang‑dynasty regional‑kiln wares.He acquired this piece from a Hong‑Kong antique dealer in 2010,stored under constant‑temperature dust‑free condition with original patina intact and released during collection sorting.Description:This tiny storage jar was fired in a local folk kiln during Tang dynasty.It boasts compact rounded shape with slightly flared mouth and flat base.Rim and interior are coated with brown‑yellow glaze showing natural kiln‑varied mottling.Neatly arranged raised studs below rim imitate decorative details from metalwork.The outer body is left unglazed and densely decorated with sharp radial comb‑incised lines.Flat unglazed base reveals coarse solid clay preserving every trace of hand‑trimming and incising.Stud decoration and comb‑mark patterns are characteristic features among Tang folk pottery.The jar is delicately sized with multi‑layer ornamentation,representing the simple,uninhibited aesthetic of Tang folk crafts.It serves as valuable material for studying regional ceramic production of Tang China and holds good collecting,display and research value.

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