The Austin Hills "Eclectic Collection" Auction
Mon, May 19, 2025 01:00PM EDT
Lot 8268
Chinese Terracotta Two-Headed Snake
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $1 |
| $5 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Chinese Terracotta Two-Headed Snake. Molded as a sinuous snake with Nv Wa and Fu Xi's head, referencing to the creature documented in Chinese classical mythologies, literature, and murals, each head similarly molded with a pointy horn atop thier heads and two feet kneeling on the floor. Sui/Tang Dynasty (581-907 A.D.). {Length 15 inches, Height 5 inches}. Provenance: Austin Hills. Condition: Paint exfoliation and surface wear. Ask the Asian Art Department for more information.
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