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TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907) AND LATER
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A GROUP OF SMALL FIGURES
TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907) AND LATER
The group includes a small Changsha brown-glazed figure of a rooster, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907); a pair of straw-glazed pottery figures of ducks, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907); and three Cizhou-type painted figures, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), comprising: an incense stick holder in the shape of two monkeys flanking a censer, a small figure of a seated dog, and an incense stick holder modeled as two servants holding a bowl. Together with a black and café-au-lait-glazed candle or incense holder in the shape of a buddhist lion seated on a hexagonal base.
Tallest 8 in. (20.3 cm.) high, each with a hongmu stand, three cloth boxes
TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907) AND LATER
The group includes a small Changsha brown-glazed figure of a rooster, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907); a pair of straw-glazed pottery figures of ducks, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907); and three Cizhou-type painted figures, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), comprising: an incense stick holder in the shape of two monkeys flanking a censer, a small figure of a seated dog, and an incense stick holder modeled as two servants holding a bowl. Together with a black and café-au-lait-glazed candle or incense holder in the shape of a buddhist lion seated on a hexagonal base.
Tallest 8 in. (20.3 cm.) high, each with a hongmu stand, three cloth boxes
Provenance
J. M. Hu (1911-1995) Collection.
Special notice
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Further details
See illustration of six.