Fine Ceramic Urn, China, Tang Dynasty (618-907), 7th-8th Century. Photo courtesy Auctionata

Partly glazed ceramic urn. Two small handles on the shoulder. Original lid. Very good condition. Dimensions: 22 cm (height with lid), 19 cm (max. diameter), 11.3 cm (base diameter). Estimation : 800 / 1 000 €

This rare ceramic urn is a fine example of ceramic art during the Tang dynasty.
The craquelure of the monochrome, chamois-coloured glaze in the upper section of the urn, which is also glazed inside, is particularly fine. Besides the partial glazing, two small handles on the shoulder are the only embellishment of this bulbous urn with original lid.The urn is in very good condition.
It displays minor repairs on the handles and the knob of the lid.
The glaze is cracked on one side as well as on the lid, possibly production-related.
This beautiful ceramic work from the Tang dynasty is 22 cm high with the lid, has a maximum diameter of 19 cm and a base diameter of 11.3 cm.

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