A RARE SANCAI ‘LACRIMA’ BOWL, TANG DYNASTY
A RARE SANCAI ‘LACRIMA’ BOWL, TANG DYNASTY
The bowl with an unusual multicolored ‘tears’ glaze, flowing from the lip downwards both in- and outside of the vessel
China, 8th century
Dimensions: 9.5 cm. diameter
Condition: Superb condition with remainders of earth from an ancient excavation and some abrasions and calcification to glaze
Provenance: German private collection. Acquired pre-1980.