A very rare and decorative green glazed pottery model of a dog
The dog is standing on its four legs with open jaws, long up-right ears and a short tail. It is partially covered with green glaze with signs of iridescence in some areas. On the underside of the belly there is an opening for firing and baking techniques.
Length: 24cm, Height: 20cm
Style of: Han (206BC – AD200), age determination uncertain
The iridescence is a mark of the objects antiquity
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