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Premier Catalog Auction - Session III

Sat, Nov 17, 2018 09:00AM EST
Lot 1350

Han Dynasty Earthenware Horse

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Chinese, earthenware molded horse with removable tail, standing on all four feet, painted bridal, mouth open, 22 x 19 x 6 in.; acccompanying lot is the radio thermoluminescence analysis report stating that this material was fired 2750 +/- 550 year ago and receipt from Vallin Galleries dated 1996, which reads "Western Han (206-23 AD)", indicating price paid of $8,500

Condition

old restorations to all four legs, surface loss consistent with age and use, minor losses on edges and chips to body