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LOT 2252

Chinese Han Naked Stick Man

HAN DYNASTY, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. OR LATER

24 3/8 in. (3.5 kg total, 62 cm including stand).

Unglazed nude figure with pigment to the hair, sockets to the shoulders to accept posable arms; supplied with a custom-made stand.

Provenance

Ex London gentleman, previously from Hong Kong collection.

CONDITION

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LOT 2252

Chinese Han Naked Stick Man

Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)

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