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LOT 2007

Chinese Han Terracotta Musician Group

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

5 3/4 in. (1.4 kg total, 14.5 cm each).

Comprising six hollow-formed figures of kneeling musicians with various percussion and other instruments. [6, No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex Edmond Wong Antiques, Hollywood Road, Hong Kong, 2003.

Accompanied by the original invoice dated 10 July 2003.

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LOT 2007

Chinese Han Terracotta Musician Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £845

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