Lot Essay
Oxford Authentication Ltd. thermoluminesence tests no. C119a6 and C119a6 are consistent with the dating of this lot.
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THE FLORENCE AND HERBERT IRVING COLLECTION
A PAIR OF SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURES OF EARTH SPIRITS
CHINA, TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)
Details
A PAIR OF SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURES OF EARTH SPIRITS
CHINA, TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)
Each winged figure shown seated on a pierced rock base, the unglazed heads, one with beast-like face, the other with humanoid face, with painted details, both figures and bases splashed with amber, green and cream glazes
The largest, 35 ½ in. (90.2 cm.) high
CHINA, TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)
Each winged figure shown seated on a pierced rock base, the unglazed heads, one with beast-like face, the other with humanoid face, with painted details, both figures and bases splashed with amber, green and cream glazes
The largest, 35 ½ in. (90.2 cm.) high
Provenance
Donald J. Wineman, New York, 1991.
The Irving Collection, no. 1722.
The Irving Collection, no. 1722.