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- A Sancai Figure Of An Elephant, Tang Dynasty, 8th Century
A Sancai Figure Of An Elephant, Tang Dynasty, 8th Century
SKU:
2150015
HK$10,000.00
HK$10,000.00
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Description
Collectible Introduction
Standing foursquare on a rectangular plinth, the trunk hanging downwards and the tails flicked to one side, the back and head harnessed within a decorative saddlecloth, covered with a tri-color glazed with details on the cloth picked out in the darken green , height 21cm ,8 1/2in, legs and section of hind leg restruck. A ceramic figure of an elephant dating from the Tang dynasty is extremely rare.
22 cm (h)
Related Auction Record
In 1995 Sotheby's London Auction, a similar Sancai elephant figure was estimated at a price of GBP2,500-3, 000 (Lot. 209).
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Standing foursquare on a rectangular plinth, the trunk hanging downwards and the tails flicked to one side, the back and head harnessed within a decorative saddlecloth, covered with a tri-color glazed with details on the cloth picked out in the darken green , height 21cm ,8 1/2in, legs and section of hind leg restruck. A ceramic figure of an elephant dating from the Tang dynasty is extremely rare.
22 cm (h)
Related Auction Record
In 1995 Sotheby's London Auction, a similar Sancai elephant figure was estimated at a price of GBP2,500-3, 000 (Lot. 209).
Ref: N/A
To Buy, Reserve or View The Collectible
If you are interested in buying, reserving or viewing this collectible, please fill in the booking form or send email to [email protected] with SKU No. of the collectible and your contacts, we will contact you shortly.