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The result of Oxford thermoluminescence test no. 666j78 is consistent with the dating of this lot
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A RARE PAIR OF PAINTED RED POTTERY FIGURES OF ATTENDANTS
WARRING STATES
Each slender, elongated figure knife-cut and shown with upper body bent forward from the waist, the arms extended downwards and the large hands cupped, wearing a long robe over full-length pantaloons indicated by a deep central groove in front and back, the faces with stark, chiseled features, traces of white, flesh-colored and lavender pigment, some restoration--10¾in. (27.3cm.) high, box (2)
WARRING STATES
Each slender, elongated figure knife-cut and shown with upper body bent forward from the waist, the arms extended downwards and the large hands cupped, wearing a long robe over full-length pantaloons indicated by a deep central groove in front and back, the faces with stark, chiseled features, traces of white, flesh-colored and lavender pigment, some restoration--10¾in. (27.3cm.) high, box (2)