A RARE WHITE-GLAZED CANDLESTICK BASE

Lot 3015
30.05.2023 00:00UTC +00:00
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HKD 352 800
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
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ID 963366
Lot 3015 | A RARE WHITE-GLAZED CANDLESTICK BASE
Estimate value
HKD 400 000 – 600 000
A RARE WHITE-GLAZED CANDLESTICK BASE

SUI DYNASTY (AD 581-618)

The base is moulded with a band of elaborate lotus petals in relief around the foot below horizontal concentric rings, covered on the exterior with a clear crackled glaze of pale greenish-yellow tone. The base is unglazed revealing the greyish-brown buff body.

6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box





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Acquired in Hong Kong on 21 August 1983
Address of auction CHRISTIE'S
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