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LOT 2159
Chinese Han Stone Dish
HAN DYNASTY, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. OR LATER
4 in. (103 grams, 10 cm wide).
With truncated conical body and shallow foot.
ProvenanceFrom the C. Roger Moss OBE collection.
The late Roger Moss was a renowned art collector who, throughout the years, thanks to his determination and enthusiasm, was able to create an outstanding collection of artworks, most prominently from China and the Orient, but also from other cultures.
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Opening Bid: £100
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