Lot Essay
A similar figure from the Royal Ontario Museum, is illustrated by M. Prodan, The Art of the Tang Potter, pl.79
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A RARE STRAW-GLAZED FIGURE OF A SEMITIC WINE MERCHANT
sui dynasty
Modelled standing on a small square base, one hand holding a wine ewer, the other held to his chest, with a beard and long moustache and pronounced eyes, wearing a tall hat, all under a pale yellowish-green glaze, some restoration
12½in. (32cm). high
sui dynasty
Modelled standing on a small square base, one hand holding a wine ewer, the other held to his chest, with a beard and long moustache and pronounced eyes, wearing a tall hat, all under a pale yellowish-green glaze, some restoration
12½in. (32cm). high