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LOT 2109
Estimate
GBP (£) 250 - 350
EUR (€) 290 - 400
USD ($) 330 - 470
CHINESE WEI TERRACOTTA FEMALE FIGURE
NORTHERN WEI, 386-534 A.D. OR LATER
12 5/8 in. (1.7 kg, 32 cm high).
NORTHERN WEI, 386-534 A.D. OR LATER
12 5/8 in. (1.7 kg, 32 cm high).
Unglazed hollow-formed female figure modelled in the round, dressed in a floor-length robe with her hands clenched at her waist, rounded face with stylised detailing.
PROVENANCE:
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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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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.
