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LOT 2244
Life-Size Chinese Han Tomb Guardian Terracotta Dog
HAN DYNASTY, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. OR LATER
28 1/2 in. (15.75 kg, 72 cm (long)).
Hollow-formed in crouching pose with the rear legs folded beneath the body; thick tubular neck with lappet to each cheek, gaping mouth with protruding tongue, bulbous eyes in deep sockets, large pricked ears with central holes.
ProvenanceEx London gentleman, previously from Hong Kong collection.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13176-249395.
Cf. similar loaned to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and returned to Henan Museum; item no.700572.
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