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LOT 0441
Chinese Han Ceramic Tripod Vessel
HAN DYNASTY, 206 B.C.-220 A.D.
12 in (3.8 kg, 35.5 cm high).
Piriform bodied with two opposed Tao Tie, each holding a free-running ring in its mouth, further decorated with a shallow incised dragon to one face and a figure holding a cup on the other, together with an inscription in Chinese; tripod feet formed as squatting animals; restoration to the rings and feet.
Provenance
with Galerie Golconda May 2006.
Ex private collection, London, UK.
Accompanied by a thermoluminescence report no.11270306 from Laboratory Ralf Kotalla dated 5 May 2006.
Footnotes
Dragons in ancient Chinese art could be religious symbols, representatives of clans and creatures linking man to the spirit world. The Tao Tie often evoked mystery and beauty.
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LOT 0441
Chinese Han Ceramic Tripod Vessel
Estimate £800 - 1,000€930 - 1,160 (for guidance only)$1,080 - 1,350 (for guidance only)
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