Lot Essay
Sold with report from the Oxford Materials Characterisation Service: Electron probe micro analysis and optical microscopy confirm the dating of this piece.
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HEIAN PERIOD (10TH CENTURY)
Details
A Sutra container
Heian Period (10th Century)
The cylindrical body with two waisted bands with heavily oxidised incrustation to the interior and exterior, the slightly domed cover with flattened knop finial, the side with inscription
28.2cm. high
Heian Period (10th Century)
The cylindrical body with two waisted bands with heavily oxidised incrustation to the interior and exterior, the slightly domed cover with flattened knop finial, the side with inscription
28.2cm. high
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium