LOT 0014 HUGE CHINESE HAN DYNASTY POTTERY DOG - TL TESTED
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Ca. 206 BC - 220 AD. Han dynasty. A terracotta dog statue depicting a medium sized hunting type dog with a short curled tail standing alert with his neck rigid, ears pricked facing forward and an alert expression. The dog wears and elaborate harness possibly for protection during the hunt.The dog is the eleventh of the twelve animals in a zodiac cycle and represents loyalty, kindness and courage. Dogs also served as protectors of the household and livestock, as well as hunting companions, and protectors thereby playing an important role in day to day life. This piece has been precisely dated having undergone Thermo Luminescence analysis by Ralf Kotalla, an independent German Laboratory. The samples collected date the piece to the period reflected in its style, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. Its TL certificate with full report will also accompany this lot. Excellent condition. Size: L:720mm / W:600mm ; 15.95kg; Provenance; Property of a Central London gallery, acquired from an established English collection; formerly acquired in Hong Kong, Hollywood Antique Center in the early 1990s.
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