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THBChinese Han Dynasty Boar Effigies, ex-Bill Clinton
Lot 69
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Museum-worthy examples of classical antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Viking, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine / Visual Arts, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A fantastic pair of mold-made pottery boar effigies standing on fused legs with heads facing forward and slightly down. The tusks protrude from the sides, the lips pushed slightly upward, and their downturned floppy ears are set just above squinty impressed eyes. The undersides of the rotund stomachs are open and hollow, to reduce the risk of shattering when fired, and there are faint remains of red pigment on the mouth, indicating these were once brightly painted. Boars and pigs of the suidae family have long played an important role in Chinese culture, symbolizing happiness and good fortune. Miniatures of symbolic and domesticated farm animals were incorporated into burial to accompany the deceased to the afterlife, recreating their daily life and providing sustenance. Size: 5.5" L x 2" W x 3.5" H (14 cm x 5.1 cm x 8.9 cm)
Provenance: ex-Dodge collection, Superior, Colorado, USA purchased directly from Jim Blair, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Gifted to Mr. Blair from President Bill Clinton (William Jefferson Clinton) while in office during his second term - 1997 through 2001
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#172511Left ear and tail repaired and restored on one, and both ears repaired on the other. Chip to underside of stomach and surface abrasions. Overall great condition. Red pigment remains in mouth, earthen encrustations, and nice black manganese deposits throughout.Condition
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