Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Jewellery

Live Virtual Auction, 11 - 12 October 2021

Oriental Works of Art, Jewellery, Silver and Furniture

Sold for

ZAR 11 725
Lot 2
  • A Chinese painted pottery equestrian figure, Han Dynasty, 206 BC - 220 AD


Lot Estimate
ZAR 10 000 - 15 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 11 725

About this Item

A Chinese painted pottery equestrian figure, Han Dynasty, 206 BC - 220 AD

the seated figure holding the reins with outstretched hands, his tunic with traces of red and brown pigment, painted face and headband, his back applied with a quiver, the standing horse with painted saddle, the rider's leg repaired, 28,5cm high

Accompanied by a fax with thermoluminescence analysis report, sample number C97K68, Oxfordshire, England, 10 October 1997.

Provenance

Purchased from BCI Fine Art (Pty) Ltd, 37 Wantage Road, Parkwood, Johannesburg.


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