terracotta plate (1) - Clay - Dragon - China - Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

Large Terracotta Plaque partly glazed in green that represents the head of a dragon with the body twisted with all kinds of details, scales, leaves and at the end of the tail a grenade. The plate has a thickness of 3 cm in the flat part, the weight is 25 kg and it is hooked on the back with 2 wrought iron strips, the height is measured by the highest part that is the mouth of the dragon, it is 34 cm Tall. Condition: The brightness, the situation of the figure is solid and in good condition without cracks, blows or serious losses except those that are detailed. Losses: It presents losses in the photos, it can be seen in the 2 claws, in the lower leg, in the extremity of the tail and also in the tips of the leaves and scrolls and the tip of the scales that are part of the neck. Restorations. It only seems that the face has been reinforced in the middle. Provenance: Located at Feria almoneda Madrid 2018 and purchased from Anticuario Denia 2018. Shipping: Shipped in a reinforced iron box, trucking number, insured.