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We are excited to announce our 2-DAY April Sale, Ancient Art & Antiquities, starting on April 26, 2025, at 13:00 GMT. This sale features a curated selection of expertly authenticated artefacts from a variety of regions, including Classical Europe, Egypt, and the Near East, as well as stunning pieces from India, and China. For condition reports or any inquiries, please contact us at enquiries@apolloauctions.com. Payments can be made in USD, GBP, or EUR. Packing and shipping is handled by our professional, in-house white-glove team.
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LOT 6:
CHINESE HAN DYNASTY TERRACOTTA RABBIT - TL TESTED
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Sold for: £1,000
Price including buyer’s premium:
£
1,290
Start price:
£
1,000
Estimated price :
£1,500 - £3,000
Buyer's Premium: 29%
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CHINESE HAN DYNASTY TERRACOTTA RABBIT - TL TESTED
Ca. 202 BC - AD 220. A moulded terracotta figure of a crouching rabbit with upright ears and rounded haunches. The body is compact, with the forepaws pressed closely to the ground and the hind legs tucked underneath. The head is slightly turned, with bulging eyes and incised details around the mouth and snout. White slip covers the surface, with traces of pink pigment on the inner ears and around the muzzle. Size: L:275mm / W:290mm ; 3.6kg Provenance: UK private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece has been precisely dated using a thermoluminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot.
