Loading, please wait...
Details
LOT 2261
Chinese Han Terracotta Dancer
HAN DYNASTY, 206 B.C.-220 A.D.
18 3/4 in. (5.85 kg, 47.5 cm).
Modelled in the round standing erect in floor-length gown, the arms covered by capacious sleeves and in active pose, the naive facial detailing and textured hair, much pigment remaining.
Provenance
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 2000s.
Accompanied by thermoluminescence analysis report no.C118j7 by Oxford Authentication.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
VETTING:
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
RELATED LOTS
-
Large Hoi An Cargo Shipwreck Glazed Plate Pair
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Each with a painted central flower within a foliate border, petals to the outer face. 1.75 kg total, 24-25.1 cm
Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with official Hoi An Hoard labels. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Hoi An shipwreck. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
In the mid 15th century a freighting junk loaded with fine Vietnamese pottery sank in an area of the South China Sea called the 'Dragon’s Embrace.' This vessel is part of the shipwreck cargo recovered off the coast of Vietnam at Hoi An. The ceramics themselves were probably made in the area of Chu Dau. -
Chinese Tang Terracotta Rabbit
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,235
Modelled in the round in a couchant posture with ears pricked; pigment detailing to the ears, nose and eyes, firing hole to the base. 2.9 kg, 27 cm
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 2000s. Accompanied by thermoluminescence analysis report no.11C26042024 by Laboratory Kotalla. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Ca Mau Cargo Shipwreck Glazed Blue and White Tea Bowl and Saucer with Floral Design
Early 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Comprising a shallow plate with painted floral motifs and a decorative border to the rim; a bowl with a central flower motif and a similar border to the rim. 177 grams total, 8.5-13.6 cm
Ex Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29-31 January 2007. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Ca Mau shipwreck. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
The Ca Mau shipwreck refers to a cargo of Chinese porcelain sunk between 1723 and 1735 off the coast of Vietnam. The wreck was discovered by Vietnamese fishermen in 1998. It is believed the wreck was a merchant’s junk on its way from Canton (Guangzhou) to Batavia when it caught fire and sank. The ship was carrying goods destined for Dutch traders who had limited access to China and its ports.
