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Lot 298

A CHINESE PAINTED COCOON JAR
HAN DYNASTY, 2ND-EARLY 1ST CENTURY BCE

The jar of cocoon form on a splayed foot, with significant original remnant painted decoration of archaic stylised writhing dragons.
VIEW IN MELBOURNE
29cm high, 31.5cm wide.

Estimate $600 - $800

Sold for $500

Wear to the painted decoration, large chips to the mouth rim, chips to the foot rim, some flaked losses to the earthenware body on the underside near the foot.


The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.

Asian Art

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8261
6:30pm - 8 October 2018
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS AUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE AT 6.30PM AUSTRALIAN EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME


CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au


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