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LOT 1927
Chinese Han Terracotta Cocoon Jar
HAN DYNASTY, 206 B.C.-220 A.D.
12 1/4 in. (2.5 kg, 31 cm wide).
With vertical painted bands, flared base, ribbed neck and chamfered rim
Provenance
Ex The C. Roger Moss OBE collection.
Footnotes
The late C. Roger Moss OBE 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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LOT 1927
Chinese Han Terracotta Cocoon Jar
Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)
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