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LOT 2228
Chinese Han Ceramic Animal Figure Group
HAN DYNASTY, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. OR LATER
3 1/8 - 5 3/4 in. (600 grams total, 8-14.5 cm).
Including a coiled serpent, a mythical creature and a cow, all with stylised anatomical detailing. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Opening Bid: £80
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