Rare Chinese Sancai 'Peony' Vase, Liao Dynasty, Oxford Authenticated
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A very rare Chinese Sancai 'Peony' vase, Liao Dynasty (907-1125). The vase is heavily potted, the globular body tapering to a short straight foot, incised with large peony flowers highlighted in amber and green enamels borne on leafy meander reserved on beige ground, all under a green band of scrolling foliage tapering to a waisted neck and everted rim covered in amber glaze. The result of Oxford authentication Ltd. Thermoluminescence test no.C101g62 dated 5 April 2001, is consistent with the dating of this lot. 28.5 cm high, Oxford authentication Ltd. 200145C101g62.
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- Everted - An everted rim is an outwardly turning or flaring outwards rim, as seen the rims on jugs, vases, bowls and dishes.
- Incised - A record of a name, date or inscription, or a decoration scratched into a surface, usually of a glass or ceramic item with a blunt instrument to make a coarse indentation. Compare with engraving where the surface is cut with a sharp instrument such as a metal needle or rotating tool to achieve a fine indentation.
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