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LOT 2025
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
LARGE CHINESE WEI TERRACOTTA GREETING FEMALE
NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY, 386-534 A.D.
24 in. (5.25 kg, 61 cm high).
NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY, 386-534 A.D.
24 in. (5.25 kg, 61 cm high).
Modelled in the round wearing a floor-length tight-fitting gown and long-sleeved undergarment; arms extended in a gesture of welcome; painted detailing to the face and hair.
PROVENANCE:
From a West Country, UK, collection, formed in the 1990s.
Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.C124a3 from Oxford Authentication.
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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.
