Description:

China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. Sculptors during the Han Dynasty created dog figures, oftentimes mastiffs or Chows, to accompany human and other animal figurines that would be placed in tombs to accompany the deceased in the afterlife. This example is standing on all fours with perky ears and a tightly curled tail. The sculptor clearly captured the dog's alert, at attention posture. Size: 5-3/4"L x 4-1/4"H Provenance: Ex-private Gurley collection, Pasadena, CA. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. #110046

  • Condition: Repaired from three pieces, losses as shown.

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