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Lot Essay
A number of white-glazed boxes of identical shape and design dating to the Tang dynasty are known, however sancai boxes of this type are extremely rare. The current box displays exceptional quality as can be seen in the precise control of different glaze colours as well as the crisp moulding on the cover.
Published examples of white-glazed boxes bearing this design include one in the Xi'an Institute of Cultural Relics Preservation, illustrated in Xing Kiln of China, Beijing, 2012, p. 342, fig. 15 (fig. 1); and one in the collection of Shaanxi Institute of Archaeology, illustrated in Complete Collection of Ceramic Art Unearthed in China, vol. 15, Beijing, 2008, pls. 52.
Published examples of white-glazed boxes bearing this design include one in the Xi'an Institute of Cultural Relics Preservation, illustrated in Xing Kiln of China, Beijing, 2012, p. 342, fig. 15 (fig. 1); and one in the collection of Shaanxi Institute of Archaeology, illustrated in Complete Collection of Ceramic Art Unearthed in China, vol. 15, Beijing, 2008, pls. 52.