Chinese Tang Sancai
Posted in Antiques on 05/07/2009 01:00 am by admin
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 RARE CHINESE TANG SANCAI CARVEN POECELAIN POT  US $256.00
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 China Chinese Tang Style Sancai Pottery Horse 20th c US $250.00
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 ANTIQUE TANG SANCAI Chinese Ginger Jar w Lotus Crane US $244.95
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Early Century Chinese Porcelain Wares
With the rise of world trade in the early 16th century, China started manufacturing Chinese porcelain exclusively for North America and Europe. Early Century Chinese wares, such as the ones discussed below, are treasured now amongst collectors and museums. The three main porcelain wares, while from the same material, are completely different in their appearance and uses.
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Sancai Ware: Although Sancai means three-colors, these wares were not limited to just three colors. During the Tang Dynasty any Sancai wares had to have at least colors embellished upon them. By creating white and secondary kaolins, these pieces were finished by heating them in a clay oven. The effect was striking. Most Sancai ware pieces are used for Burial pieces. A lot of horses and camels were cast using this technique, creating the elaborate art pieces we have today.
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Ding Ware: This early type of Chinese porcelain started in Ding Xian, now known as Chu-yang. During it's time, in 940, this was the finest and most popular type of porcelain that was being created in China. In fact, it was the first porcelain of that time to be allowed for Imperial use in the Palace. A glaze of pasty white was often used inside the actual plates, however, due to stacking limitations the edges were rimmed in precious metals. It was for this reason that many historians believe this type of porcelain ware declined.
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Jian Tea Ware: Jian Blackwares was another commonly used name for this type of early century porcelain wares. It was created by using iron-rich clay that was locally dug. The bowls were fired up in extreme temperatures of up to 1300°C. It was essential that this firing atmosphere was oxidized. The glaze was similarly created by using glaze and wood-ash.
Sancai Ware, Ding Ware and Jian Tea Ware are all beautiful and historical early century Chinese wares that are still highly valued today. By learning a bit more about them, the reasons for their value instantly become clearer.
About the Author
Sheila Bridge is an American importer and designer whose goal is to bring you the most beautiful, intricately designed, stunningly executed interior decorations based on Asian arts. Sheila is an expert on Chinese Porcelain and wares and also runs a website www.mycrystalbridge.com.
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RARE CHINESE TANG SANCAI CARVEN POECELAIN POT US $256.00
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China Chinese Tang Style Sancai Pottery Horse 20th c US $250.00
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ANTIQUE TANG SANCAI Chinese Ginger Jar w Lotus Crane US $244.95
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 Chinese Tang Sancai Pottery Horse Made in China US $199.99
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 RARE CHINESE TANG SANCAI POECELAIN POT US $168.00
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 RARE CHINESE TANG SANCAI TWO DRAGON POECELAIN POT US $166.00
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 CHINESE Three Color SANCAI GLAZE Porcelain TANG CAMEL STATUE 95 25cm US $39.99
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 Chinese Tang Sancai Pottery Horse Statue US $36.10
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 Chinese Tang Sancai Pottery Horse Statue DJ73 US $36.10
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 Chinese Tang Sancai Pottery Horse Statue DJ74 US $36.10
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 CHINESE REPRODUCTION POTTERY TANG HORSE SANCAI GLAZE US $27.00
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 Vintage Chinese Tang Dynasty Sancai Horse Figure Repro US $14.99
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