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LOT 1528

Estimate
GBP (£) 200 - 300
EUR (€) 230 - 350
USD ($) 270 - 400

CHINESE SONG TILE WITH FIGURE AND HANDPRINT
SONG DYNASTY, 960-1279 A.D.
12 in. (5.97 kg, 30 cm).

A rectangular ceramic tile with high-relief figure with a florid arch, with much pigment remaining; the figure dressed in copious robes with tall headdress, holding in both hands a hookah with the pipe in the mouth; impressed handprint to the reverse; repaired.

PROVENANCE:
Acquired 1970s-1990s.
Hong Kong collection.
Ex West Country collection, UK.

CONDITION
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