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Lot Essay
The dating of this lot is consistent with the result of the Oxford Authentication Ltd. thermoluminescence test number C103r90.
Details
A pair of earth spirits
TANG DYNASTY
Each mythical beast seated on its haunches on a shaped base, modelled with humanoid features, one with a single horn and cloven hooves, the other with a spear-shaped pallet between its large ears and gnarled three-toed feet, both with spiked back, traces of red, white and dark pigment, some restoration
44 cm. high (2)
TANG DYNASTY
Each mythical beast seated on its haunches on a shaped base, modelled with humanoid features, one with a single horn and cloven hooves, the other with a spear-shaped pallet between its large ears and gnarled three-toed feet, both with spiked back, traces of red, white and dark pigment, some restoration
44 cm. high (2)
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