Smith & Singer
78

A grey pottery standing figure of an attendant Han dynasty

(2)

Estimate $3,500 – $4,500

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Alternate Views

wearing a long robe folded across the chest and slightly flared above pantaloons and shoes, the hands protruding from the wide sleeves clasped in front as though holding a banner, the face with well defined features and hair covered with a close fitting cap, earth encrustation overall, perspex stand

(2)
57.5 cm high

  • Lot Sold $3,200 (Hammer Price)
  • $3,904 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Provenance

Dragon Culture, Hong Kong
Private Collection, Hong Kong, acquired from the above circa 2000

Show Catalogue Notes

Catalogue Notes

The dating of this figure is consistent with the result of a thermoluminescense test, Oxford Authentication Ltd., no. C101g17

Condition Report

No visible repairs, the surface with earth adhering overall.

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AU0815  |  21 Jun 2017  |  Sydney
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