Richmond, Virginia Premier Auction
Sat, Nov 9, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 13
Two Early Chinese Earthenware Vessels
Estimate: $600 - $900
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
possibly Han dynasty,˜funerary vessel, waisted neck, flared cup rim, decorated with a frieze depicting a battle scene with archers on horseback and other beasts in bas relief, oxidized transparent green glaze, 14-1/2 in.; possibly Neolithic period, wide globular form with handles, waisted neck, flared rim, red and black glaze decoration, 18-3/4 in.Provenance: Provenance: Skinner, October 12, 2013, Sale 2678B, Lot 166 (funerary vessel); Private New England Collection
funerary vessel with repair to neck, clay adhesions, scattered losses throughout, including glaze loss, chips, minor cracks in clay body, and other typical surface wear and abrasions consistent with age and use
Condition
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