Lot 1208
  • 1208

Sancai-Glazed Pottery Figural Ridge Tile, Ming Dynasty

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • ceramic
  • Height 18  1/4  in.; 46.4 cm.
modeled as Dong Fangshuo standing amidst scrolling clouds, wearing a green and amber glazed robe, both hands holding a peach, now mounted on a later metal base; together with a pair of late 19th century Chinese glazed biscuit figures of lions, (3 pieces).

Condition

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