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The result of Oxford thermoluminescence tests no. 266b53 and 266b54 are consistent with the dating of this lot
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TANG DYNASTY (8TH CENTURY)
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A PAIR OF BUFF POTTERY EARTH SPIRITS, ZHENMU SHOU
tang dynasty (8th century)
Each mythical beast seated on its haunches, both modelled with humanoid features, one with a single horn and cloven hooves, the other with two antlers and paw feet, both with flame-like wings
35 in. height of taller (2)
tang dynasty (8th century)
Each mythical beast seated on its haunches, both modelled with humanoid features, one with a single horn and cloven hooves, the other with two antlers and paw feet, both with flame-like wings
35 in. height of taller (2)
Provenance
Singer Memorial Foundation, Singer Museum, Laren Holland
Christie's London, 5 July 1976, lot 114
Christie's London, 5 July 1976, lot 114