Asian Art Auction

June 10, 2013

LOT 124

Lot 124

Pair of Painted Pottery Horses and Riders, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD)

Pair of Painted Pottery Horses and Riders, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD)
Lot 124 Details
Pair of Painted Pottery Horses and Riders, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD)

Each horse positioned in a four-square stance with a rider seated along its muscular back
largest 11.8" x 11.4" — 30 x 29 cm.

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $1,680
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Pair of Painted Pottery Horses and Riders, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD)
  • Pair of Painted Pottery Horses and Riders, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD)
Provenance:

Lam & Co., Hong Kong, October 29, 1998.

Note:

The dating of the lighter horse and rider is consistent with the result of Oxford Authentication Ltd. thermoluminesence test no. C198s54, July 16, 1998.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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