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LOT 2375
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
CHINESE NORTHERN QI TERRACOTTA ATTENDANT
NORTHERN QI PERIOD, 550-577 A.D. OR LATER
10 1/4 in. (587 grams, 26 cm).
NORTHERN QI PERIOD, 550-577 A.D. OR LATER
10 1/4 in. (587 grams, 26 cm).
Hollow-formed terracotta figure depicting a male guard or attendant standing with his arms at his sides; painted detailing to the hair and face, white pigment coating to the body, red to the tunic; wearing an outer coat with long sleeves and turned collar, baggy trousers and shoes; right hand empty with a hole to accept a model weapon. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Ex North Yorkshire, UK, collection, 1990s.
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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.
