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1180 - CHINESE TERRACOTTA RABBIT - TL TESTED Han Dynasty, Ca.

Estimate £1,500 - £3,000

Description

CHINESE TERRACOTTA RABBIT - TL TESTED Han Dynasty, Ca. 202 BC - AD 220. A moulded terracotta figure naturalistically modelled as a recumbent rabbit, resting upon its folded legs with the body rendered in a compact, rounded form. The animal is depicted with an alert expression, characterised by large upright ears, prominent eyes and a softly modelled muzzle. Incised and moulded details articulate the paws and contours of the face. Size: 270mm x 155mm; Weight: 2.92kg Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

About the sale FINE ANCIENT ART AND ANTIQUITIES - THE PRINCE COLLECTION

Auction location

Auction time 10/04/2026 at 2:00 PM

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Apollo Art Auctions Ltd