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LOT 2247
Large Chinese Tang Stone Figure
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D. OR LATER
42 in. (55 kg total, 106.5 cm including stand).
Standing erect wearing a loosely draped pleated garment with beaded swags over the forearms, segmented hairstyle held with a diadem, right arm raised in gesture of reassurance and left hand holding a phial; standing on a lotus-flower base; separate tiered base.
ProvenanceAcquired from the London art market in the 2000s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12458-226320.
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LOT 2247
Large Chinese Tang Stone Figure
Estimate £8,000 - 10,000€9,280 - 11,600 (for guidance only)$10,800 - 13,500 (for guidance only)
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Opening Bid: £100
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