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LOT 1630

Chinese Song Temple Tile with Dragon

SONG DYNASTY, CIRCA 960-1279 A.D.

11 5/8 x 9 in. (3.46 kg, 29.5 x 23 cm).

Rectangular with ornate recessed scene depicting four children at play around a processional dragon carried by two others.

Provenance

Ex West Country collection, UK, 1970-1990s.

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LOT 1630

Chinese Song Temple Tile with Dragon

Sold for (Inc. bp): £247

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