CHINESE WHITE GLAZE APOTHECARY JAR TANG/SONG DYNASTY Start Price USD 89.00 Current Price USD 89.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price USD 150.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, September 07, 2008 End Time Sunday, September 14, 2008 Location Tucson, AZ. See more about 'CHINESE WHITE GLAZE APOTHECARY JAR TANG/SONG DYNASTY' Description Chinese Apothecary Jar Late Tang Early Song Dynasty 618-906/960-1279 A beautiful 100% in-situ example of an early  Chinese  Apothecary Jar.  This wonderful jar will date from the late Tang Dynasty (618-906) to the early Song Dynasty (960-1279).  It is in perfect condition for its age, approximately 1,000 years old,  with  all the right wear, mineralization, iridescence and natural crazing consistent with a Tang/Song  Dynasty glazed pottery jar.  The jar was made in two separate coiled halves, top and bottom, that were joined and then glazed.  Note the old indented bottom-part late Tang-part early Song.  Interestingly, the jar was glazed twice; the first glaze of a cream or light caramel color was  covered later with what appears to be a true white Tang Dynasty glaze.  Both glazes show iridescence & abrasion, and both glaze and clay show consistent soil penetration from long time burial.  There are no hairlines, cracks, or chips.  The jar is 5-1/2" high and 6" in diameter.  This wonderful artifact comes from the collection of a well-known Tucson collector, authenticator, and appraiser, Fred Gumbart.  Fred has been a guest speaker on the PBS History Detectives television series. You may view this item, or any of our other antiquities, fine art or artifacts at our gallery, by appointment only. We are Antiquities, Plus... David Fredericks 2752 North Campbell Ave. Tucson, AZ 85719 Phone 520-991-2153 Refunds will be made only upon receipt by us (within 14 days of buyer's receipt of the item), of a written verification from a major University Department Head, or Major Museum Curator from a recognized institution in the appropriate field. Note: For International sales, buyer is responsible for all import duty taxes. Place a Bid!