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Large terracotta Chinese guardian head, Ming Dynasty

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Large terracotta Chinese guardian head, Ming Dynasty

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Large terracotta Chinese guardian head, Ming Dynasty. Dimensions: Height 24", height including base 28".

Condition

Losses to the bottom of the head, this is a fragment of a full standing guardian

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Large terracotta Chinese guardian head, Ming Dynasty

Name: Large terracotta Chinese guardian head, Ming Dynasty
SKU: 51524820
Price: 3700 USD
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