Lot 63
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PROPERTY FROM THE PETER SCHEINMAN COLLECTION
A PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF AN EARTH SPIRIT

TANG DYNASTY, LATE 7TH-8TH CENTURY

    Price Realised USD 3,000
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    USD 3,000 - USD 5,000
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    A PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF AN EARTH SPIRIT

    TANG DYNASTY, LATE 7TH-8TH CENTURY

    Price Realised USD 3,000
    Price Realised USD 3,000
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    The figure is raised on an intregral oval base, and modeled with the left arm raised next to flames issuing from the shoulders. The bulging eyes, brows and nostrils have traces of red pigment. 
    21 in. (53.3 cm.) high
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    Acquired in New York, April 1993. 
    Peter Scheinman (1932-2017) Collection, New York.
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