Chinese Ming Sancai Glazed Pottery Offering Table - Sep 29, 2023 | Artemis Gallery In Co
LiveAuctioneers Logo

lots of lots

Chinese Ming Sancai Glazed Pottery Offering Table

Related Tables

More Items in Ming Dynasty Tables

View More

Recommended Furniture

View More
item-162049999=1
item-162049999=2
item-162049999=3
Chinese Ming Sancai Glazed Pottery Offering Table
Chinese Ming Sancai Glazed Pottery Offering Table
Item Details
Description
**Originally Listed At $800**

East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A ritualistic Sancai pottery altar table of rectangular form supported by four legs and a decorative apron under the overhang displays molded curvilinear motifs in ochre yellow. The flat tabletop is surrounded by a stepped rim and tall backsplash, all glazed with green and ochre hues. The underside has a dedication or label in Chinese characters. Such tables may have been laden with miniature pottery offerings of scrumptious food and drink to offer to the ancestors or gods. Size: 12.25" L x 8" W x 9.75" H (31.1 cm x 20.3 cm x 24.8 cm)

Provenance: ex-Nancy and Dr. E.F. Simpson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from 1970 to 2000

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#172211
Condition
Repaired, back legs reattached and backsplash. Surface abrasions and chips. Mineral and earthen encrustations throughout and great remains of glaze.
Buyer's Premium
  • 26.5%

Chinese Ming Sancai Glazed Pottery Offering Table

Estimate $800 - $1,200
See Sold Price
Starting Price $400
2 bidders are watching this item.
Get approved to bid.

Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Louisville, CO, us
See Policy for Shipping
Local Pickup Available

Payment
Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

Artemis Gallery

Artemis Gallery

badge TOP RATED
Louisville, CO, United States7,926 Followers
Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
TOP