Ancient Chinese Ceramic - Amphora with dragon-shaped handles - Tang Dynasty (618–907)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty polychrome ceramic amphora with dragon-headed handles, 36.2 cm high and 18.4 cm in diameter, glazed in three‑colours sancai (green, yellow and red), in very good condition with a small loss to a dragon ear.
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Grand vase amphora polychrome of the Tang Dynasty
Pear-shaped body, small neck with a conical lip, flanked by two large vertical handles in the shape of dragon heads.
The upper part of the vase is coated with a three-tone glaze of green, yellow and red called sancai.
Tang Dynasty 6th/9th century AD.
Dimensions: Height 36.2 cm - Diameter 18.4 cm
Very good condition – just a missing piece on the dragon’s ears, otherwise intact.
Glaze still largely present.
Provenance: Spain, T.P.M. Gallery.
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Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateGrand vase amphora polychrome of the Tang Dynasty
Pear-shaped body, small neck with a conical lip, flanked by two large vertical handles in the shape of dragon heads.
The upper part of the vase is coated with a three-tone glaze of green, yellow and red called sancai.
Tang Dynasty 6th/9th century AD.
Dimensions: Height 36.2 cm - Diameter 18.4 cm
Very good condition – just a missing piece on the dragon’s ears, otherwise intact.
Glaze still largely present.
Provenance: Spain, T.P.M. Gallery.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for a cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Chinese
Century/timeframe
Dynastie Tang (618 - 907)
Name of object
- Amphora with dragon-shaped handles - Tang Dynasty (618–907)
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
