Han Dynasty Mingqi Dog Statuette

GBP 895.00

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Object Description

A finely modelled Chinese Han Dynasty hollow-moulded statuette of a dog, shown standing on all four legs and wearing a thick collar. The figure features a nice cream glaze, now partially disappeared. The dog is rendered in an extremely naturalistic manner, comprising raised and alert ears and staring eyes. This statuette testifies the high-quality level of terracotta production during the Han Dynasty period.

Date: Circa 25- 220 AD

Period: Han Dynasty

Object History

Provenance: From the private collection of Desmond Morris, celebrated author and artist.

Object Condition

Condition: Professionally repaired. Loss of glaze.

Object Details

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  • dimensions
    H:29.4 centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
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