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Set of four zodiac tomb figures Early Northern
Set of four zodiac tomb figures Early Northern
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Set of four zodiac tomb figures Early Northern Song dynasty (960-1050)
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Set of four zodiac tomb figures Early Northern
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BATEA : 649
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figures
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ceramic; earthenware; figure; Song; zodiac; dragon; horse; rat; tiger; animal; floral; tomb; burial; China;
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A rare set of four zodiac tomb figures clothed and standing on pronounced plinths. The heads are of animal form (dragon, horse, rat and tiger) and are well modelled with extensive traces of yellow and red pigment. The dragon headed figure is holding a plaque depicting a rice sheaf, the others all have arms hidden by voluminous sleeves which cover hands clasped in front of their bodies.
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ceramic
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paint and sculptural features eroding
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yellow and red pigment
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15.2cm - 16.5cm
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Early Northern Song Dynasty (960=1050)
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China
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