Vase (2) - Terracotta - Hu vase with two Taotie masks - China - Han Dynasty (206 B.C.- 220 A.D.)
Description Vase "Hu" terracotta decorated in red slip, black and white geometric patterns and spirals. Anses in the form of Taotie mask, animal mask which in this context represents a chimera IMPORTANT: TL made by Oxford - reference C117f37 dating established in the 2nd Century which corresponds to the period of the Han Dynasty. Buyers are responsable for import regulation and restrictions of their own country" Condition Excellent condition considering the age of the piece See pictures for the overall condition of the piece. Provenance Former private collection C. Mines, purchased by the father of the current owner in the late 1970s, early 1980s. Validated by Cabinet Portier & Ass. on december 2017 The seller of this lot hereby guarantees that this object was obtained legally. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this object(s) . The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on a TL test. No further tests, such as, an analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
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Description Vase "Hu" terracotta decorated in red slip, black and white geometric patterns and spirals. Anses in the form of Taotie mask, animal mask which in this context represents a chimera IMPORTANT: TL made by Oxford - reference C117f37 dating established in the 2nd Century which corresponds to the period of the Han Dynasty. Buyers are responsable for import regulation and restrictions of their own country" Condition Excellent condition considering the age of the piece See pictures for the overall condition of the piece. Provenance Former private collection C. Mines, purchased by the father of the current owner in the late 1970s, early 1980s. Validated by Cabinet Portier & Ass. on december 2017 The seller of this lot hereby guarantees that this object was obtained legally. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this object(s) . The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on a TL test. No further tests, such as, an analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
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