Grp: 3 Chinese Terracotta Tomb Figures - Sitting
Group of three Chinese Han Dynasty seated terracotta tomb figures. All well modeled, depicting kneeling figures in robes. Two are possibly holding objects that are now lost; these could have been trays of goods or musical instruments supporting other dancing figures. Part of a much larger set depicting the whole court of followers of a wealthy individual.
Provenance: Lally & Co New York, New York; Collection of Bruce Dayton & Ruth Stricker Dayton, Minnesota.
(With stands) Figure 1; height: 9 in x width: 6 1/2 in x depth: 5 1/4 in. Figure 2; height: 8 in x width: 6 in x depth: 6 1/2 in. Figure 3; height: 8 in x width: 6 1/2 in x depth: 5 in.(With stands) Figure 1; height: 9 in x width: 6 1/2 in x depth: 5 1/4 in. Figure 2; height: 8 in x width: 6 in x depth: 6 1/2 in. Figure 3; height: 8 in x width: 6 1/2 in x depth: 5 in.
Condition Report: Loss of hands and polychrome, very common for items of this age and category. One with possible water damage.
Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
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Group of three Chinese Han Dynasty seated terracotta tomb figures. All well modeled, depicting kneeling figures in robes. Two are possibly holding objects that are now lost; these could have been trays of goods or musical instruments supporting other dancing figures. Part of a much larger set depicting the whole court of followers of a wealthy individual.
Provenance: Lally & Co New York, New York; Collection of Bruce Dayton & Ruth Stricker Dayton, Minnesota.
(With stands) Figure 1; height: 9 in x width: 6 1/2 in x depth: 5 1/4 in. Figure 2; height: 8 in x width: 6 in x depth: 6 1/2 in. Figure 3; height: 8 in x width: 6 1/2 in x depth: 5 in.(With stands) Figure 1; height: 9 in x width: 6 1/2 in x depth: 5 1/4 in. Figure 2; height: 8 in x width: 6 in x depth: 6 1/2 in. Figure 3; height: 8 in x width: 6 1/2 in x depth: 5 in.
Condition Report: Loss of hands and polychrome, very common for items of this age and category. One with possible water damage.
Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.