Lot Essay
The result of Oxford Authentication Ltd. thermoluminescence test no. C100w93 is consistent with the dating of this lot.
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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
A PAIR OF PAINTED GREY POTTERY FACETED JARS AND COVER, FANGHU
HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-AD 220)
Details
A PAIR OF PAINTED GREY POTTERY FACETED JARS AND COVER, FANGHU
HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-AD 220)
Each faceted pear-shaped body painted on two sides with a rampant bird-like dragon, the other two sides with a taotie mask and ring handle, below a band of blades, raised on a tall flared foot, the faceted cover similarly painted
21¾ in. (55.3 cm.) high (2)
HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-AD 220)
Each faceted pear-shaped body painted on two sides with a rampant bird-like dragon, the other two sides with a taotie mask and ring handle, below a band of blades, raised on a tall flared foot, the faceted cover similarly painted
21¾ in. (55.3 cm.) high (2)
Provenance
Paris Biennale.