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Very Rare Han Chimera W/Oxford T.L. Test

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Very Rare Han Chimera W/Oxford T.L. Test

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Description

China, circa 206 B.C. - 8 A.D. An extremely rare western Han painted pottery Chimera, the crouching animal showing great dynamism. Socket on back indicates this and another figure once formed pole supports for a set of chimes.

Oxford T.L. report sample no. C100z97 from September 5 2000.

Dimensions: 16 1/2" long x 8 1/2" high

Provenance: Only a handful of these Chimera are known. One near identical example resides in the Chicago Institute of Art.

Condition

Very good condition with apparently little or no restoration except for reattachment of right ear.

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Very Rare Han Chimera W/Oxford T.L. Test

Name: Very Rare Han Chimera W/Oxford T.L. Test
SKU: 140527558
Price: 7250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,000 - $9,000

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