Lot Essay
The dating of this lot is consistent with the result of the Oxford Authentification thermoluminescence test no. 666n29.
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TANG DYNASTY
Details
A red pottery figure of a deer
Tang Dynasty
In recumbent position with head raised and alert expression, softly modelled with large eyes, two small horns between the ears and short tail, the left leg placed forward, the right legs tucked in along its flank, some traces of red pigment and white slip, minor small restoration
40 cm. long
Tang Dynasty
In recumbent position with head raised and alert expression, softly modelled with large eyes, two small horns between the ears and short tail, the left leg placed forward, the right legs tucked in along its flank, some traces of red pigment and white slip, minor small restoration
40 cm. long
Exhibited
Exhibition of Chinese Art, Amsterdam, 13 September - 18 October 1925, Stedelijk Museum, no. 131, pl. IX.
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