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2 Terracotta Animal Shaped Figures, Majapahit,

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2 Terracotta Animal Shaped Figures, Majapahit,
2 Terracotta Animal Shaped Figures, Majapahit,
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Description
Terracotta
Majapahit, Malay Archipelago, 13th-16th century
Two mystical animal figures
Depection of a lion figure on a rectangular base and of a mythical beast in monkey shape on an oval plinth
Height: c. 26.5 to 30.5 cm
Provenance: Collection Ken Baars

Many Majapahit terra-cotta artifacts found at the shrines on mount Penanggungan (strato vulcano), near Trowulan and Mojokerto, East Java. The craft of terra-cotta pottery was an important activity during this era.

Literature:
Cf. Prof. Dr. Otto Karow, Terrakottakunst des Reichen Majapahit in Ostjava, Katalog zur Ausstellung: das Sparschwein unter dem Reisfeld Frankfurt am Main 1987

Condition:
The figures are in age related condition with usual slight signs of wear. Partly loss of material, notches and restorations. The height measures c. 26.5 to 30.5 cm.

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2 Terracotta Animal Shaped Figures, Majapahit,

Estimate €750 - €975
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