Lot 319
In the Shang style, with green patination, of conical form moulded with a taotie mask, wooden stand.
Height 26cm
Estimate $1,800 - $2,400
Overall in good condition with no visible signs of repair, finial missing, overall green patination inside and outside, several small chips and pits to the surface (revealing terracotta base material), one area of discolouration to rear of right-hand side, some surface dirt
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Peter Kuring collection (label to base of stand)
Private collection, Sydney
The Collector's Auction
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8446
2:00pm - 29 March 2022
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Friday 25 - Sunday 27 March, 10am - 4pm
The Bond, 36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra, NSW 2025
CONTACT
Madeleine Norton
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au
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