Rare Five Dynasties Lotus Pod Jar and Lid

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Rare Five Dynasties Lotus Pod Jar and Lid Allen's Antiques Ltd 10 DAY AUCTION We do not accept PayPal on this item. DESCRIPTION: A rare Five Dynasties period lidded Lotus Pod Jar, over 1000 years old. The outside decorated in relief with eight large flower petals to the main body, with a further eight smaller petals overlapping the lower part of the larger petals. The lid also has a raised petal design with a centre finial & a triangle & circle design carved into the underside. These jars were allegedly recovered from an abandoned monastery near Kunming in Yunnan province in the south of China. To date over 2,000 jars of differing designs have been recovered, two of which (not this one) I have had T.L. tested by Oxford Authentication Ltd in England. SIZE: 250mm (10inches) high CONDITION: Some expected degradation, losses, abrasions, and possible restoration, as a consequence of extended burial and subsequent cleaning. A good clean would display this jar beautifully. Please see photos. DATING: Five Dynasties (907 to 960 A.D.) COMMENT: This is an excellent example of the ancient Chinese potter's craft. Compare this jar with one Sanskrit inscriptions offered at a fair in New York earlier last year, the British Antiques Trade Gazette reporting an asking price of $US3,000. REF: 1689/19/3 POSTAGE/DELIVERY ESTIMATES: The following are estimates of postage or delivery costs to the U.S.A ., China , and Asia , inclusive of packaging materials bought for the purpose. For other countries, rates may vary up to 40% : Economy Post: ( 15 Business Days ). Cost $US Not Recommended Air Post: ( 8 Business days ). Cost $US90.00 United Parcel Service: ( 3 Business Days ). Cost $US150.00 NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE BUYERS: We wish all of our sales to be successfully & pleasantly concluded, so in order that t are no misunderstandings, please read the terms of sale, insurance, and warranty details below, before placing an order OUR EXTENDED GUARANTEE All items offered or sold by Allen's Antiques Ltd are guaranteed to be of the age and condition stated in our listings and on our invoices. Please see below for full details of our warranty and refund policy. INSURANCE: New Zealand Post does not insure antiques unless they are sent by their prohibitively expensive Courier Post. However, Allen's Antiques offers insured air post to a maximum cover of $US500, to the following countries: U.S.A., Canada, Australia, New Zealand. Any antique item sent by economy post is uninsurable, and at the buyer's risk.If the combined cost of the item plus the postage/shipping exceeds $US500, then for the item to be insured, it must be sent by United Parcel Service. Items sent by United Parcel Service may be insured up to $US40,000. Otherwise, insurance is optional, and if goods are sent uninsured, they are at the buyer's risk. Insurance costs 3% (of the combined cost of the item, plus postage/shipping), with a minimum charge of $US5.50. LAYBY (LAYAWAY) PLAN Buyers are welcome to use our Layby (Layaway) Plan, provided they can ad to our terms of sale, which are as follows: Sale Value $US200 (minimum) to $US1,000Deposit 25%, then 3 monthly payments of 25% each Sale Value $US1,001 to $US3,000Deposit 1/7th, then 6 monthly payments of 1/7th Sale Value $US3,001 UpDeposit 10%, then 12 monthly payments of 7.5% All payments are by Visa or Mastercard. If these terms are not what you require, we are happy to try to tailor a plan to suit your requirements All purchases from this store are made subject to our TRADING POLICIES New Zealand residents must pay an additional 12.5% GST Created by eBay Blackthorne ver. 3.1.36.0 read more

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