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LOT 418:
CHINESE HAN DYNASTY TERRACOTTA GOOSE - TL TESTED
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Sold for: £750
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CHINESE HAN DYNASTY TERRACOTTA GOOSE - TL TESTED
Ca. 202 BC - AD 220.A Han dynasty terracotta goose. The goose is standing still with its head held high and is supported by bronze legs. It is detailed with red and brown pigments, with green feather patterns painted onto the folded wings. This piece has been precisely dated using a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot.Size: 220mm x 230mm; Weight: 885gProvenance: UK private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
