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1499 - Terracotta horse head, China, Han dynasty, h. 15 cm, width 1…
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Estimate CHF 600 - CHF 800
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Terracotta horse head, China, Han dynasty, h. 15 cm, width 15 cm Provenance: Hirano Kotokan Co, Tokyo, 26 May 1982 Remarks: please keep informed about the latest European law on the import of cultural goods (EU regulation 2019/880) General surface wear Two holes on the front of the horse Weight: 576g Please note that we only have a photocopy of the invoice issued by the Hirano Kotoken gallery, as well as a photocopy of a letter prior to the purchase mentioning this horse's head. The invoice describes the object as follows: "Antique A grey pottery horse's head with wood stand [base now missing], Han dynasty, h. 14.7 cm, w. 15 cm (...) Antique a grey pottery horse's head certified over 100 years of Chinese origin". The letter reads: "Gray pottery horse head of Han dynasty". These references correspond to the descriptions and attributions provided by the gallery. Please note: please keep up to date with the latest European legislation on the import of cultural goods (EU regulation 2019/880). A terracotta horse head, China, Han dynasty, 15 cm high, 15 cm wide Provenance: Hirano Kotokan Co, Tokyo, 26 May 1982 Notes: Please ensure that you remain up to date with the latest European legislation regarding the import of cultural goods (EU Regulation 2019/880) 一件漢代陶馬頭 高15公分 寬15公分 注意事項：請確保您隨時了解有關文化財進口的最新歐盟法律（歐盟法規 2019/880） Overall wear to the surface Two holes on the horse's forehead Weight: 576g Please note that we only have a photocopy of the invoice issued by the Hirano Kotoken gallery, as well as a photocopy of a letter prior to the purchase mentioning this horse head The invoice describes the object as follows: " Antique A grey pottery horse's head with wood stand [stand now missing], Han dynasty, h 14 7 cm, w 15 cm (...) Antique a grey pottery horse's head certified over 100 years of Chinese origin " The letter in turn mentions: " Gray pottery horse head of Han dynasty " These mentions correspond to the descriptions and attributions provided by the gallery Notes: Please ensure that you remain up to date with the latest European legislation regarding the import of cultural goods (EU Regulation 2019/880)
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About the sale ONLINE 1499 to 2091 - Oriental Art - Primitive Art - Sacred Art - Works of Art - Sculptures - Furniture and Carpets
Auction location
Auction time 06/09/2026 at 10:00 AM
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