Monday, March 23, 2009

Treasure Blog: Tang-Dynasty Chinese Vase

Story.

Found in a box along with "bric-a-brac," it's estimated to be worth £120,000. One of those Antiques Roadshow moments, although this wasn't found on that show.

Here's a pic:



I'd be willing to bet that sometime during it's long life that it was used as a chamber pot:

Yes, it's quite a remarkable item. Where did you get it?

'Eeee, we used it as a pisspot since I don't know when. Hope we cleaned it enough?

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