A Pair Of Amber-glazed Pottery Ovoid Jars
SUI DYNASTY (AD 581-618)
These amber-glazed pottery vessels from the Sui Dynasty represent the refined ceramic traditions of early medieval China, characterized by their ovoid form and warm, lustrous glaze that exemplifies the period's technical achievements in kiln technology. The jars demonstrate the functional elegance typical of Sui ceramics, designed for storage purposes while displaying the sophisticated aesthetic sensibilities of the era. Their monochromatic glazing and balanced proportions reflect the transitional nature of Sui ceramics, which bridged earlier Chinese pottery traditions with the more elaborate developments that would flourish under the subsequent Tang Dynasty.
- Provenance
- La Mansarde, New York, circa 1973.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Christie's
Notes
LITERATURE S. G. Valenstein, A Handbook of Chinese Ceramics, New York, 1975, p. 44, fig. 28. S. G. Valenstein, A Handbook of Chinese Ceramics, Revised and Enlarged Edition, New York, 1989, pp. 60 and 295, fig. 55. EXHIBITED New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, on loan 1974, L.1974.31.1-2. Conditions of sale Brought to you by Rufus Chen (陳嘉安) Head of Sale, AVP, Specialist Check the condition report or get in touch for additional information about this ASIANARTNY@CHRISTIES.COM +1 212 636 2180 VIEW CONDITION REPORT LOT ESSAY The result of Oxford University Research Laboratory for Archaeology and the History of Art thermoluminescence test sample no. 166t15 is consistent with the dating of this lot.
🔨 Auction Lot
Important Chinese Art
March 26, 2026
Estimate: $5,000 – $7,000
Sold: $6,096
Lot 601
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