A GREEN-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A DOG HAN DYNASTY

standing foursquare with head forward, conveying an air of alertness with round eyes stylised by tufts of hair above, the mouth slightly open, wearing an ornamented harness around the neck with a large ring at the top, applied with a bright green glaze over a red earthenware body

There is a restored patch to the back of the dog's head, and on both sides of its body, the largest approx. 4cm x 4cm. One leg has been off and reatttached. There is a chip to the back of its head, tip of one ear, between its eyes and the side of its mouth. Overall there are also scattered areas where the glaze has flaked off.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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A related ceramic dog, from the Hoyt collection in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, is illustrated in Oriental Ceramics. The World's Great Collections, vol. 10, Tokyo, 1980, pl. 25; another in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, is published in Rose Kerr (ed.), Chinese Art and Design: The T. T. Tsui Gallery of Chinese Art, London, 1991, pl. 14; a third was sold twice in our London rooms, 20th November 1973, lot 122, and 2nd/3rd December 1974, lot 136; and a further example was sold at Christie's London, 20th/21st June 1984, lot 13.