Lot Essay
The result of Oxford thermoluminescence test no. 766a55 is consistent with the dating of this lot.
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Property Formerly in the Collection of William and Bernadette Berger
A LARGE SICHUAN POTTERY FIGURE OF A HORSE,
EASTERN HAN DYNASTY (25-220 AD),
Details
A LARGE SICHUAN POTTERY FIGURE OF A HORSE,
Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD),
The stocky, full-bodied horse standing foursquare, with sturdy legs and large hooves, the separately modeled head with open mouth, bulging eyes, and ears pricked up in a lively attitude, the short, detachable tail ending in a knot
30 5/8in. (77.7cm.) high
Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD),
The stocky, full-bodied horse standing foursquare, with sturdy legs and large hooves, the separately modeled head with open mouth, bulging eyes, and ears pricked up in a lively attitude, the short, detachable tail ending in a knot
30 5/8in. (77.7cm.) high
Provenance
Christie's, New York, 3 March 1997, lot 365.
Sale room notice
WITHDRAWN.