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Rare Chinese Six Dynasties Mythical Creature browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives:Regional Art:Asian:Chinese: Pre AD 1000: item # 177811 Please refer to our stock # 3799 when inquiring.
Ichiban Japanese & Oriental Antiques Post Office Box 395 Marion, CT 06444-0395 203.272.7392 Guest Book SOLD - $795.00 |
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| Rare Chinese Six Dynasties Mythical Creature - This very rare and strange looking creature was made some 1,500 years ago during the Six Dynasties period (AD 220 - 589). Made from a fine-grained grey earthenware, it is finely modeled with the surface having been "cold painted" in white, yellow-ochre, black and red pigments, much of which still remains. Presumably it represents some sort of mythical creature. It has a slightly sinister face that borders on wolverine appearance - yet the body is more bovine like an ox - probably just a potter's active imagination at work. Inside are faint traces of ancient plant/root growth. Length just over 7.5 inches (19.5 cm). The right ear is slightly chipped, but otherwise condition is excellent with no repairs or restoration. We are indebted to Brian Page of Brian Page Antiques, Brighton, Sussex, England for this identification and authentication. | |||||||||
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