Lot 107 , Two Chinese polychrome painted taotie masks, from Xian, Han dynasty, 206BC-220AD, height 19cm, excl. modern stands
Two Chinese polychrome painted taotie masks, from Xian, Han dynasty, 206BC-220AD, with Oxford Authentication Thermoluminescence analysis report, sample no: C107m65 dating the mask between 1500 and 2400 years old, height 19cm, excl. modern stands
Estimate £200-300
Provenance: Contes d'Orient, 52 Hollywood Road, Hong Kong, with receipt dated 20th April 2007. UK Private collection
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