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LOT 65

Lot 65

A Pair of Large Sancai-Glazed Pottery Figures of Civil and Military Officials, Tang Dynasty (618-907)

A Pair of Large Sancai-Glazed Pottery Figures of Civil and Military Officials, Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Lot 65 Details
A Pair of Large Sancai-Glazed Pottery Figures of Civil and Military Officials, Tang Dynasty (618-907)

唐 三彩大文武官俑一对

The military official showcasing a fierce expression and adorned with a cap featuring a pheasant, the civil official with a serene expression and dressed in ochre-coloured robes embellished with multi-coloured sancai splashes
武官面容凶猛，头戴雉冠；文官神情安详，身着赭色长袍，并饰以三彩斑釉。
height 27.2 in — 69 cm

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

Realised: $5,120
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Pair of Large Sancai-Glazed Pottery Figures of Civil and Military Officials, Tang Dynasty (618-907)
  • A Pair of Large Sancai-Glazed Pottery Figures of Civil and Military Officials, Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Provenance:

C.C. Lai Antiques, Toronto, ON
来源：
C.C. Lai Antiques, 多伦多

Note:

Compare with a similar pair sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, August 26, 2021, lot 1063, price realised 119,700 HKD (21,600 CAD)
https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2021/chinese-art-online-including-song-ceramics-from-the-kai-yin-lo-collection/two-sancai-pottery-figures-of-officials-tang

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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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