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LOT 2289

Chinese Ming Glazed Musician Figure

MING-QING DYNASTY, 1368-1911 A.D.

9 1/2 in. (201 grams, 24 cm).

Dressed in long dark-coloured robe with turquoise trims, hood pulled over her head leaving the front of the hair exposed, solemn expression with her eyes lowered, clasping a lute in her sleeve-covered arms.

Provenance

From a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.

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LOT 2289

Chinese Ming Glazed Musician Figure

Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

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