A RARE SET OF CHINESE PAINTED POTTERY ZODIAC FIGURES, MING D...
Hammer
£1,000
A RARE SET OF CHINESE PAINTED POTTERY ZODIAC FIGURES, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644). A complete set of twelve made from reddish pottery cold painted in various coloured pigments. Each figure wearing the robes and headgear of an official holding one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. Heights 19 - 19.5cm. Circa 1500 – 1600 AD. (12)
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Good afternoon,
All look to be good condition. No signs of obvious damage. No signs of repairs. Surface wear as expected. One figures has a shallow chip to front right of hat, but not too significant.
Kind regards,
Leon
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Hammer
£1,000
A RARE SET OF CHINESE PAINTED POTTERY ZODIAC FIGURES, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644). A complete set of twelve made from reddish pottery cold painted in various coloured pigments. Each figure wearing the robes and headgear of an official holding one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. Heights 19 - 19.5cm. Circa 1500 – 1600 AD. (12)
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Good afternoon,
All look to be good condition. No signs of obvious damage. No signs of repairs. Surface wear as expected. One figures has a shallow chip to front right of hat, but not too significant.
Kind regards,
Leon