Lot Essay
The dating of this lot is consistent with the result of the Oxford Authentication Ltd thermoluminescence test no. C102k38.
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NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY
Details
Two painted grey pottery figures
Northern Wei dynasty
Of male musicians, shown seated playing a lute and a gong, the long-sleeved tunic with padded hems falling above the knees, the hair tied in a top knot, painted in white slib with red and black pigment, minor restorations
19 cm. high (2)
Northern Wei dynasty
Of male musicians, shown seated playing a lute and a gong, the long-sleeved tunic with padded hems falling above the knees, the hair tied in a top knot, painted in white slib with red and black pigment, minor restorations
19 cm. high (2)
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