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Chinese Song Tile with Figure and Handprint Chinese Song Tile with Figure and Handprint Chinese Song Tile with Figure and Handprint Chinese Song Tile with Figure and Handprint Chinese Song Tile with Figure and Handprint Chinese Song Tile with Figure and Handprint
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LOT 1528

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.

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LOT 1528

Chinese Song Tile with Figure and Handprint

Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)

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