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LOT 2161

Chinese Tang White Ware Jar

TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D. OR LATER

12 in. (2.97 kg, 30.5 cm).

Piriform in profile with broad mouth and rolled rim, cream glaze.

Provenance

Ex Hong Kong collection, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 2161

Chinese Tang White Ware Jar

Sold for (Inc. bp): £211

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