Lot 250
PEGU, 15TH CENTURY
Modelled in high relief with a pair of demonic warriors in the form of bird headed men, covered in a celadon glaze, with iron-wash to the faces and shields. Mounted on a black stand.
The tile 45cm high, 32cm wide. The stand 50cm high, 40.5cm wide
Estimate $5,000 - $7,000
Old wear and small losses. Loss to the right-hand figure's beak
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The Estate of a late Toorak gentleman
For an identical Pegu tile, see Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 'Tile with Bird-Headed Demons' dated 1479. Museum Number M.90.197.1
Asian Works of Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8690
6:00pm - 24 July 2023
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Friday 21 - Sunday 23 July, 10am - 4pm
333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC
CONTACT
Carl Wantrup
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
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