LOT 0025 CHINA, HAN DYANSTY POTTERY FIGURE OF TIGER AND BO…
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Ca. 206 BC–220 AD Chinese Han Dynasty. Ceramic figure showing a tiger hunting a boar. This elaborate ceramic figure shows a tiger pouncing onto a boar. The tiger's fore claws are extended and puncturing the boar's sides holding the animal stable whilst the tiger delivers a paralsying bite along the boar's spine. The boar, stands on all fours, faces forward with its mouth open, squealing in pain. Both the tiger and boar are creme coloured with red accents at the ears, nostrils and lips. Both the Tiger and pig are represented in the Chinese Zodiac, with tigers symbolising power and high status in Chinese culture, whilst pigs represent overall good fortune. Perhaps this statue represents the relationship between high status and good fortune. amongst the elite Good Condition. This item comes fully authenticated with a TL test from Ralf Kotalla laboratory, Germany. Size: L:215mm / W:450mm ; 5.6kg. Provenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in 1970-80s then passed by descent.
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