Lot Essay
The result of thermoluminescence test, Oxford, 666k29, is consistent with the dating of this lot.
4TH - 6TH CENTURY
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A LARGE PAINTED POTTERY OFFICIAL
4th - 6th century
Modelled standing with his small hands on the end of thin arms resting on a stout bamboo staff before him, wearing loose official robes with extremely wide sleeves below his large head with stern expression and high arched eyebrows under the shaped offical's hat, restored
29½in. (75cm.) high
4th - 6th century
Modelled standing with his small hands on the end of thin arms resting on a stout bamboo staff before him, wearing loose official robes with extremely wide sleeves below his large head with stern expression and high arched eyebrows under the shaped offical's hat, restored
29½in. (75cm.) high