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The result of Oxford thermoluminescence test no. 666a35 is consistent with the dating of this lot
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A PAIR OF UNUSUAL WHITE-GLAZED POTTERY EARTH SPIRITS
EARLY TANG DYNASTY
Each lion-form figure shown seated, one with a fierce human face, the other with a horned feline face, both with a tall curved single horn and flames on the spine, minute traces of face pigment, one with rear feet restored, some glaze flakes--10 and 9 1/2in. (25.5 and 24cm.) high (2)
EARLY TANG DYNASTY
Each lion-form figure shown seated, one with a fierce human face, the other with a horned feline face, both with a tall curved single horn and flames on the spine, minute traces of face pigment, one with rear feet restored, some glaze flakes--10 and 9 1/2in. (25.5 and 24cm.) high (2)