Lot
Number
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P000007 |
| Lot
Title |
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Tibetan Lanca Script Blue & White Long Porcelain Ladle |
| Date
of Origin |
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17th Century |
| Country
of Origin |
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Tibet |
| Material
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Porcelain |
| Measurements |
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L: 13 ins, D: 2 ins |
| Lot
Quantity |
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1 |
| Estimate |
: |
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| Description:
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Description (guaranteed):
A most unusual long long porcelain ladle with Tibetan text inside and a field of 24 lotus symbols outside. Glazed inside and out with unglazed lip. Double line along outside perimeter. Typical Daoguang (1821-1850) blue with smooth shinning glaze. Fine biscuit.
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| Condition
and Additional Specification: |
Condition:
Fine condition with no chips hairlines cracks or repairs. No wear to glaze.
Notes: The Qing Emperors and the Tibetan Lama's had a practical relationship. Tibet was a temporal vassal state to the Empire while the Emperor respected the Lama as a spiritual father. In the annual exchange of gifts, the Qing Emperor often sent porcelain wit.
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