Sancai Covered Jar with Blue‑Green Geometric Pattern,Tang Dynasty,7th‑9th Century

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Dimensions:Maximum belly diameter 10 cm (3.94 in),Overall height 8.3 cm (3.27 in),Tang Dynasty,7th‑9th CenturyCondition & Provenance:The jar and its original matching lid survive fully complete,no cracks,chips,gluing or replacement repairs.The creamy‑white glaze base is smooth,covered all over with fine age‑induced crackle glaze.Blue and green pigments blend softly with natural bleeding color edges.The peach‑shaped knob on lid is perfectly preserved,the lid fits tightly against jar mouth.Base shows unglazed dry solid clay with distinct concentric wheel‑trimming marks from ancient pottery production.Primary excavation patina and minor soil staining remain intact.No modern polishing,deep cleaning or repainting has been applied.This piece originates from a respected private pre‑Song ceramic collection in Hong Kong.The collector specialized in Tang‑dynasty low‑temperature lead‑glazed pottery.He acquired this covered jar from a well‑established local Hong Kong antique firm in 2009.It had been stored in professional dust‑free temperature‑controlled cabinet for decades,hardly exhibited in public,and now released while reorganizing personal collection inventory.description:This complete lidded sancai jar is a small storage vessel dating back to Tang China.It boasts a pleasing squat globular body with small short neck and flat base,paired with its original fitted lid crowned by a plump peach‑form knob.Milky‑white glaze serves as background surface,decorated with repeating pointed geometric motifs rendered in blue and green glazes.These patterns flow naturally following the rounded contour of jar body.Molten glaze bleeds softly along edges without rigid outlines,showcasing the free‑spirited artistic taste of Tang dynasty.Decoration on lid mirrors jar body perfectly for unified visual composition.Glaze surface carries authentic aged crackle delivering soft subtle luster.Unglazed base displays clear concentric wheel marks giving direct evidence of Tang wheel‑throwing craftsmanship.Having both jar and original lid intact is fairly uncommon among surviving sancai artifacts.This piece moves past conventional figurative or animal themes,relying purely on geometric forms and vibrant glaze to deliver striking visual impact.Its aesthetic carries noticeable foreign cultural influence,which reflects extensive cultural exchange during Tang era.With outstanding physical condition and full set components,this sancai jar works as key reference material for understanding Tang glaze technology,aesthetic preference and cross‑cultural communication.It holds great merit for display and serious collection.

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