Tang‑Dynasty Sancai‑Glazed Stemmed Goblet

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Dimensions:Height 10.5cm (4‑1/8in),Diameter 9cm (3‑9/16in)Condition & Provenance:Alright,let’s closely examine this authentic Tang‑era sancai‑glazed stemmed goblet.This fine ancient artifact has endured more than a millennium;there are no large penetrating cracks,no major chip losses and no heavy restoration or repainting work performed on this goblet.You may inspect the rim,cup body,stem and broad flared foot base,observing genuine burial‑related surface weathering,age‑old glaze crazing and gentle surface abrasion accumulated through underground interment and later collection cycles.All traces are naturally formed,without any artificially produced fake patina or surface modification.The exterior glaze features deep cobalt‑blue ground interspersed with vertical string‑of‑bead decorative bands in cream‑white,amber‑yellow and emerald‑green,the whole glaze network is covered with natural fine aged crackle (crazing),a hallmark of long‑buried Tang sancai ware.The interior is fully coated in warm amber‑yellow translucent glaze with inherent fine crackle and faint horizontal throwing lines from wheel‑forming.The broad unglazed pottery foot base bears rich burial encrustation,earthy deposits and subtle erosion on the porous pale‑white earthenware body,there is no modern grinding or chemical washing altering the original base.This important Tang sancai stemmed goblet originates from a prominent private early Chinese art collection based in Chicago,Illinois.The preceding collector acquired this goblet from a respected Paris‑based Asian antiquities dealer back in the early 1980s,it remained preserved safely within this single‑family estate for over forty years and it is being presented to public auction for the very first time.Description:This elegant Tang‑dynasty sancai stemmed goblet consists of a deep rounded cup bowl rising atop a slender tapering stem terminating in a wide flared circular foot base,the classic stemmed‑cup silhouette shows strong foreign cultural influences along the ancient Silk Road.The outer wall is decorated with striking polychrome sancai glaze:deep cobalt‑blue forms the primary background,overlaid with repeating vertical beaded‑strand motifs outlined in cream‑white,amber‑yellow and green glazes.The entire glazed surface is covered with pervasive fine natural crackle developed over centuries of burial.The inner surface of the cup is uniformly glazed in warm translucent amber‑yellow glaze,faint concentric wheel‑throwing marks are visible beneath the glaze.The stem bears partial dripping coloured glaze while the broad circular foot remains unglazed,exposing the soft porous pale‑buff earthenware clay body with heavy burial soil accretion.Stemmed goblets were luxury drinking vessels in Tang‑period high‑society,the exotic shape and vibrant multi‑colour sancai glaze embody the open,cosmopolitan artistic aesthetic of the Tang dynasty,it represents a wonderful museum‑calibre example of Tang sancai art,

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