Lot Essay
See Ezekiel Schloss, Ancient Chinese Ceramic Sculpture, From Han Through T'ang, Vol. II, pl. 24D for a larger Han Dynasty example
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A PAINTED GRAY POTTERY FIGURE OF A ROOSTER WEI DYNASTY
The striding figure modeled with head raised, wings swept back and tail extended, with traces of red, white and pink pigment on the knife-pared body--5 1/2in. (14cm.) long
The striding figure modeled with head raised, wings swept back and tail extended, with traces of red, white and pink pigment on the knife-pared body--5 1/2in. (14cm.) long