Lot 77. A grey pottery owl-form vessel and cover, Han dynasty or later; 73⁄8 in. (18.8 cm.) high. Estimate USD 600 - USD 800. Price Realised USD 875. © Christie's Images Ltd 2020

The vessel is painted with feathers in black and raised on two small feet, and the cover forms the head with pricked ears.

Provenance: Himiko Oriental Gallery, Stockholm, 1998.

Christie's. Art of China. Including Property from the Irving Collection. 18 Nov - 9 Dec 2020