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Rare Gray Pottery Figure of a Standing Ox

Eastern Han/ Northern Wei dynasty

Description

Of rare type, based directly upon wood cut sculptures of the period.
The Ox stands foursquare with head held slightly up.
Finely modelled with charming personality.
Height: 5 inches
Retaining vestiges of polychrome decoration.
This is first figure of this type we have handled in close to 25 years.  Related examples of ewes and sheep are also known.


 

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