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This piece was unearthed in Henan, a province in central China’s Yellow River Valley, almost a century ago. Often recognized as the place where Chinese civilization originated, this piece is from the Han Dynasty (circa 200 B.C.). This period was the golden age of Chinese culture,…
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- Item Number: S-7739
- Provenance/Origin: Henan. Han Dynasty (circa 200 BC)
- Composition: Terracotta. Clay. Coloring.
- Dimensions: 5" tall x 3.5" wide x 3.5" deep
- Weight: 1.25 pounds
- Price: $ 395.00 USD
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Detail: Styling of a head unearthed from Luoyang (Henan Province). This painted pottery is really hard to find. Great personality. Age unknown but is representative of statues from the Han Dynasty. Pristine condition.
- Item Number: S-4287
- Provenance/Origin: China
- Composition: Clay
- Dimensions: 12.75 tall x 10" wide x 5" deep at base
- Weight: 4.25 pounds
- Price: $275.00
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These are large and detailed Chinese foo dogs or guardian lions. They are generally present in pairs. The male dog / lion has its right paw on a globe, representing his “feeling the pulse of the earth”. He is guarding the structure or building he is nearest.…
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- Item Number: S-8734
- Provenance/Origin: China. Private residence Xuanhua
- Composition: Bronze
- Dimensions: 17" tall x 12" wide x 15.25" deep
- Weight: 36 pounds each or 72 for pair
- Price: $1800.00 USD
