A pair of large Chinese export nodding head figures. Presumably for

A pair of large Chinese export nodding head figures, in unfired, polychromed pottery, of two mandarins, each standig with open arms, one in colourfull robes, one with a bald head and a dragon floral skirt, the other with hair in a topknot and skirt with blossoms, their features finely defined, all supported on simple gray bases. Presumably made for the Italian market, late 19th century. H. 80 cm. W. 40 cm. (2)

Estimate:£8,965.6

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