Auction 5 Asian Art

23

Two large chinese “Wenguan Sancai” Official figures


Estimate

15.000 - 18.000


Session

6 December 2011



Description

Tang dynasty (618-907).
Two large chinese Wenguan Sancai Official figures, green, brown and yellow glazed terracotta. Both standing with the hands up against the chest. Wearing a tunic over a long skirt. One representing a military official and the other one a civil official.
Restoration to both.
Heights: 83 and 80cm


Category

Ceramics


Additional Information

The results of Oxford Authentication Ltd., thermoluminescence tests no. C199c19 and C199c57
are consistent with the dating of this lot.



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