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    • A CHINESE SMALL BLUE, CREAM AN
    Lot 456

    A CHINESE SMALL BLUE, CREAM AND AMBER-GLAZED TRIPOD WATERPOT,

    TANG DYNASTY,

    Price realised

    USD 900

    Estimate

    USD 500 - USD 700

    This lot is offered without a reserve

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    A CHINESE SMALL BLUE, CREAM AND AMBER-GLAZED TRIPOD WATERPOT,
    TANG DYNASTY,
    globular with short paw feet, splashed with blue and amber sprays stopping short of the buff-toned base
    2¼in. (5.7cm.) high

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