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A pair of amber-glazed tomb figures
NORTHERN QI DYNASTY
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A pair of amber-glazed tomb figures
NORTHERN QI DYNASTY
Each modelled as a seated animal with spikes along the backbone, one with a humanoid face, modelled with prominent features and curving brows, the hair tied into a knot, the other with a feline head, the small ears upright, covered with an amber-coloured glaze, some restoration
38 cm. high (2)
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Christie's charges a Buyer's premium calculated at 23.205% of the hammer price for each lot with a value up to €110,000. If the hammer price of a lot exceeds €110,000 then the premium for the lot is calculated at 23.205% of the first €110,000 plus 11.9% of any amount in excess of €110,000. Buyer's Premium is calculated on this basis for each lot individually.
Lot Essay
The dating of this lot is consistent with the result of the Oxford Authentication Ltd. thermoluminescence test number C103r83.
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