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LOT 1683
Chinese Ming Glazed Ceramic Head Rest
MING DYNASTY, CIRCA 1368-1644 A.D.
14 3/8 in. (2.75 kg, 36.5 cm wide).
With decorative piercings forming part of a loosely foliate motif.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-1990s.
From a private West Country collection.
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