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Lot 36

Chinese Textile-Impressed Stoneware Dish,

Estimate$400–$600

Offered in A Lifetime of Discovery III · Sunday, November 1, 2026, To be announced

A shallow Chinese stoneware dish or stand, attributed to the Warring States period, with a broad recessed center, raised inner ridge and rounded outer flange. The unglazed surface shows dense textile or mat impressions, with a small applied S-scroll motif to the rim.

The form and surface treatment are consistent with early provincial Chinese stoneware traditions, including cloth-impressed wares associated with eastern China. Attribution and dating are based on form, materials, construction and visible surface characteristics; the piece has not been scientifically tested for age.

Estimate

Size
Approximately 6 1/2 in. diameter.
Provenance
Property from an important private collection, assembled by a dealer and collector over more than six decades.
Condition
Surface wear, scattered abrasions, minor edge chips and age-related discoloration. Please refer to photographs.

Estimates are opinions of value, given as a guide.