Western Wei / Six Dynasties Ceramic Pottery Figure of an Attendant - 535 AD
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Western Wei / Six Dynasties Ceramic Pottery Figure of an Attendant - 535 AD:
$106.50
An ancient Chinese Western Wei dynasty terracotta figure of rare form and originating from a prominent collection, dating to 535 - 556 AD.
Standing on an integral plinth, the figure shown wearing a long gown which reaches down to the feet. The head is turned slightly to the side – the mouth open in a contorted expression, the eyes deeply incised, the hands with spindly fingers held together in a traditional sign of respect.He wears a distinctive hat with further incised decoration.
Height:6 7/8 inches.
Condition: Very good, restoration to bottom half and back of head.
Provenance:
Formerly in the collection of Mr. M. O\'Hara (the full name and a picture of Mr. O\'Hara will be provided to the new purchaser upon request).
Mr. O\'Hara was a prominent numismatist, author and collector who in later life developed a passion for Chinese terracotta art of the Han - Song period. He sought only the finest examples of their type, buying at a time in the late 1980s when examples without widespread deceptive restorations could still be acquired. ArtAncient purchased the entire collection directly from his heirs and is now honoured to present these items to the market after nearly 35 years.
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Western Wei / Six Dynasties Ceramic Pottery Figure of an Attendant - 535 AD:
$106.50