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LOT 2133
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
CHINESE SONG TERRACOTTA TILE WITH CROUCHING FIGURE
SONG DYNASTY, 960-1279 A.D. OR LATER
16 1/2 in. (10 kg, 42 cm).
SONG DYNASTY, 960-1279 A.D. OR LATER
16 1/2 in. (10 kg, 42 cm).
With high-relief image of a crouching figure wearing a paridhana loincloth and with ropework bracelets to his biceps and wrists; hair drawn up in a topknot, with grimacing facial features and bulging eyes.
PROVENANCE:
From a West Country, 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.
