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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 black pigments, with white 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 200mm; Weight: 910g
Provenance: 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.
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CHINESE HAN DYNASTY TERRACOTTA GOOSE - TL TESTED
Estimate £750 - £1,500
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£500
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