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LOT 2262
Estimate
GBP (£) 250 - 350
EUR (€) 290 - 400
USD ($) 330 - 470
CHINESE TANG TERRACOTTA STANDING MUSICIAN
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
10 1/2 in. (425 grams, 26.5 cm).
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
10 1/2 in. (425 grams, 26.5 cm).
Modelled standing on a square base, playing the pipes; remains of polychrome pigmentation.
PROVENANCE:
Ex Cotswold, UK, collection, 1970-1990.
LITERATURE:
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 23.180.4-.7, for comparable seated female musicians.
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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.
