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C.J. Martin (Coins) & Ancient Art Ltd
London

Telephone +44 (0)20 8882 1509
Website www.antiquities.co.uk

Han Dynasty Pair of Painted Mythical Beasts (206 BC to 220 China)

Reference no. 43063

Dimensions

30.00cm wide    22.00cm high    (11.81 inches wide  8.66 inches high)

Condition

In excellent condition, with some minor surface incrustation and repairs.

Description / Expertise

Each solidly modeled beast is supported on four legs and rests in a sitting position. Each has a broad rounded back, and thick neck which supports a feline-like head, with bulging eyes, fierce open mouth baring teeth and tongue. The musculature of each beasts fore and hind legs is distinctly moulded and grants each beast a charming life-like quality, an aspect which is characteristic of Han art work and differentiates it from earlier Chinese works.
Price per beast.
*ONE BEAST HAS BEEN SOLD*

Price

gbp 465 (Pound Sterling)

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