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What is the Han Dynasty known for?
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The Han Dynasty is known for a long reign and many achievements, including the invention of paper, water clocks and sundials. Due to the many advancements of this time, antique goods from this period are highly coveted collector items. You’ll find a variety of authentic antiques on 1stDibs.
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Chinese Carved Bamboo Figure of a Sage, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sweet and lovely Chinese bamboo carving of the sage Dongfang Shuo, mid-Qing dynasty, 18th century, China.
Well carved form a single section of bamboo, the carving depicts the hist...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
A Han Dynasty Painted Equestrian Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Western Han Dynasty, China, 206 BCE–220 CE
Painted terracotta equestrian figure depicting a rider mounted on a sturdy horse with traces of original polychrome decoration remaining ac...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
A Han Dynasty Terracotta Figure of a Cow
Located in Chicago, IL
Western Han Dynasty, China, 206 BCE–220 CE
Small terracotta figure of a cow rendered in a simplified and highly stylized form characteristic of early Chinese funerary pottery.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Han Dynasty Stick Figure from Xian
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This Han pottery figure of a foot soldier is molded and engraved with facial details. It has been fired at high temperatures. The color pigments are painted on after cooling. This is...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Han Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
$675 Sale Price
55% Off
Han Dynasty Stick Figure from Xian
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This Han pottery figure of a foot soldier is molded and engraved with facial details. It has been fired at high temperatures. The color pigments are painted on after cooling. This is...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
$675 Sale Price
55% Off
A Han Dynasty Terracotta Figure of a Fish Cook
Located in Chicago, IL
Han Dynasty, Sichuan Province, China, 206 BCE–220 CE
Terracotta figure depicting a fish cook or food preparer, rendered with a lively expression and naturalistic posture characterist...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
