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Fri, May 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 106

19th C Redware Cylindirical Ball

Estimate: $150 - $10,000

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Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $1,000
$10,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
The object is constructed from a refined earthenware body and finished with a mottled lead glaze known as a tortoiseshell glaze. This decorative technique involves splashing metallic oxides, likely manganese and iron, over the body before applying a clear or yellowish lead glaze, resulting in irregular patches of ochre and dark brownish-purple on a honey-yellow ground. The globular form is uniformly perforated with numerous small, circular holes. The surface exhibits a glossy finish with overall fine glaze crazing. No maker marks, factory stamps, or inscriptions are visible on the exterior.

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