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LOT 2046
Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
CHINESE HAN TERRACOTTA GUARDIAN DOG STATUE
HAN DYNASTY, 206 B.C.-220 A.D OR LATER
16 3/4 in. (4.65 kg, 24.5 cm high).
HAN DYNASTY, 206 B.C.-220 A.D OR LATER
16 3/4 in. (4.65 kg, 24.5 cm high).
Modelled in the round with forelegs set wide and head slightly tilted, integral harness with loop to the rear of the shoulders; hollow-formed. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
Accompanied by an inconclusive thermoluminescence analysis report from Oxford Authentication no.C124d5.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous 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.
