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Two Polychrome Painted Earth Spirits

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Item Details

Description

possibly 7th century, comprising: one pottery statue with fierce expression, standing on black ox, painted in red, black, and white pigment, 15-1/4 in.; one pottery statue with fierce expression, standing on red ox, painted in red, black and white pigment, 14-3/4 in. [Asian Ceramics]

Note: With description card from Tillou stating the Earth Spirits are "Tang, circa 7th century", priced at $11,000.

Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut

Condition

loss to pigment, surface accretion, slight cracking and wear throughout, black ox example missing tip to left horn, tip to one of right side flames and the snake head from left hand (present), red ox example missing tip of center swirl horn and snake head from right hand (both present)

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Two Polychrome Painted Earth Spirits

Name: Two Polychrome Painted Earth Spirits
SKU: 135835736
Price: 2200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $2,000

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Starting Price $500

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