Lot 4. A sancai-glazed hand warmer, Tang dynasty (618-907). Estimate: HKD 150,000 - HKD 200,000. (USD 19,420 - USD 25,894). Price realised HKD 1,000,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.

The glaze continues over the narrow foot. The recessed base is unglazed exposing the buff ware. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) high, box

Provenance: Acquired in Taipei, prior to 1995

Property from the Dexinshuwu Collection.

Exhibited: National Museum of History, The Special Exhibition of Tang Tri-colour, Taipei, 1995, Catalogue, p.145

The result of Oxford Authentication thermoluminescence test no. PH 004/640 (November 2000) is consistent with the dating of this lot.

Christie's. The Pavilion Sale - Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 4 October 2016, Hong Kong