Pair of Antique Song Dynasty Jars with Encrustations, China, 12th Century
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Pair of Antique Song Dynasty Jars with Encrustations, China, 12th Century
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:12th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The jars are in good condition. They preserve an abundance of encrustations which have attached themselves to their surfaces over many long years submerged in the sea and have become an intrinsic element of the beauty of these ceramics.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: BT-1804291stDibs: LU1778218596062
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