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Chinese Han Dynasty Standing Dog
Chinese Han Dynasty Standing Dog
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Description
China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206-220CE.  Gray-green clay dog standing four-square with ears erect and curled tail, wearing a harness, some original red-brown slip remaining, with flecks of remaining white slip.  Head alert and legs squarely set..  The Han Dog was used as a tomb guardian protecting the master's grave with protective stance and fierce appearance.  All dogs have been formed by two-part moulds and added details.   

Provenance: Acquired in England in the 1970’s from an old English collection

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#101924
Condition
Excellent - barely visible signs of old break repair in left foreleg
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Chinese Han Dynasty Standing Dog

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