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LOT 2373

Chinese Song Terracotta Tile

SONG DYNASTY, 960-1279 A.D. OR LATER

16 x 10 1/4 in. (10.05 kg, 40.5 x 26 cm).

With high-relief image of a warrior kneeling with hands resting on his leg and buttocks, with segmented belt to the waist; stern facial expression

Provenance

Ex West Country, UK, collection, 2000s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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LOT 2373

Chinese Song Terracotta Tile

Sold for (Inc. bp): £234

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