Han Dynasty

The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context, it began early as the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220). The technique involves using a hamm...

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The technique originated circa 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context, it began early as the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220). The technique involves using a hamme...

The technique originated circa 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context, it began early as the Han dynasty (206BC-AD220). The technique involves using a hamme...

The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context, it began early as the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220). The technique involves using a Hamm...

The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context, it began early as the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220). The technique involves using a hamm...

Condition : Good Reference : 1) Ashmolean Museum - Accession no.EA1956.286 (Type : Closely related) 2) Sotheby's Hongkong 27 November 2020 - CHINA / 5000 YEARS 博古五千 - Lot 384 (Pri...

With its origin dated back to the Han Dynasty and being used until the end of Qing Dynasty, the form evolves with time, but much of the ornamentation and fundamental symbolism remain...

Please also consider Avantique’s antique and ancient Asian Art Collection of Han Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, Qing, and Republic period items to complete your home and office...

Please also consider Avantique’s antique and ancient Asian Art Collection of Han Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, Qing, and Republic period items to complete your home and office...

With its origin dated back to the Han Dynasty and being used until the end of Qing Dynasty, the form evolves with time, but much of the ornamentation and fundamental symbolism remain...

With its origin dated back to the Han Dynasty and being used until the end of Qing Dynasty, the form evolves with time, but much of the ornamentation and fundamental symbolism remain...

Western Han Dynasty, China, 206 BCE–220 CE A very large and expressive painted terracotta depiction of a horse and rider.

An Eastern Han Dynasty terracotta model of an agricultural milling shed from Sichuan Province, China, dating 25–220 CE.

Chicken-head ewers are among the most distinct and emblematic pottery pieces from the Han (206 BC ~ AD 220) to the Tang dynasties. Their production commenced during the Jin dynasty i...

The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context, it began early as the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220). The technique involves using a hamm...

Although míngqì have been constructed of wood and terracotta / clay earthenware pottery since as early as the Han dynasty, intact forms are quite rare, especially of this large size ...

Auspicious beast carved in green jade, Six Dynasties period (220 to 589 A.D.). The Sixth Dynasties, the period immediately following the Han Dynasty, saw a shift from a profound be...

The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context, it began early as the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220). The technique involves using a hamm...

The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context, it began early as the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220). The technique involves using a hamm...

The technique originated circa 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context, it began early as the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220). The technique involves using a hamme...

The technique originated circa 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context, it began early as the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220). The technique involves using a Hamme...

The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context, it began early as the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220). The technique involves using a Hamm...

The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context, it began early as the Han dynasty (206BC-AD220). The technique involves using a hamm...

The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context, it began early as the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220). The technique involves using a hamm...

The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context, it began early as the Han dynasty, (206BC-AD220). The technique involves using a Ham...

Developing gradually over nearly a millennium, Yue ware evolved from the Han dynasty to the early Song period. The earliest celadon-like ceramics, believed to date back to the 3rd ce...

With its origin dated back to the Han Dynasty and being used until the end of Qing Dynasty, the form evolves with time, but much of the ornamentation and fundamental symbolism remain...

The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context, it began early as the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220). The technique involves using a hamm...

Especially stunning are the bronze Gansu horses, which are cast after the original of the Han Dynasty. ''The horse of Gansu... treading on a swallow, it embarks on a journey into the...

The Chinese tradition of adorning gardens with rocks dates back to the Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220). The specific tradition of the scholar’s rock can be traced to the Song dynasty...

Tracing its roots back into the Han dynasty, this early 20th-century vessel emulates the full-bodied shapes and unusual glazing found in ancient ceramics.

The archaistic vessel carved in the Han Dynasty style from a single block of lavender gray nephrite and featuring a large horn-shaped cup being supported by a mythical pixiu.

Han Dynasty, China, 206 BCE–220 CE Painted terracotta model of a multi-level funerary structure, possibly a house or a pleasure house, for entertainment.

The Boshan incense burner is particularly notable among Han dynasty incense burners for its unique shape.

This kind of figural vessel dates back to at least the Western Han dynasty, with the design fully developed in the Yue kilns of Zhejiang province during the 3rd and 4th centuries.

These items were significant in ancient China, particularly during the Han dynasty, and served as powerful symbols. Traditionally, the circular shape symbolized heaven and the sky, a...

The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context, it began early as the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220). The technique involves using a Hamm...

The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context, it began early as the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220). The technique involves using a hamm...

The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context, it began early as the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220). The technique involves using a hamm...

Following Han dynasty traditions, Tang mingqi frequently take the form of musicians, dancers, and servants in clay, but are ornamented with sancai (three-color) glaze, an artistic in...

Such saying was used by Sima Xiang-Ru (B.C. 179-117), in Western Han Dynasty, also by Yan Shi-Gu of Tang Dynasty.

These hefty iron horse busts are inspired by the ancient Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), a time when horses were revered symbols of bravery and success.

Emperor Wang Mang of the Han Dynasty reigned from 9 AD until his death in 23 AD.

The technique originated circa 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context, it began early as the Han dynasty (206BC-AD220). The technique involves using a hamme...

The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context, it began early as the Han dynasty (206BC-AD220). The technique involves using a hamm...

Like many Wormley-designed pieces, this desk shows its Asian-influence with ever-so-subtle, upturned corners that mimic the eaves of Han dynasty architecture. This is a wonderful, ea...

Han Dynasty, China, 206 BCE–220 CE A Pair of finely painted terracotta horses created as mingqi funerary objects for an elite tomb during the Han Dynasty.

Their origin traced back to the Chinese Han Dynasty, the pair of creatures represent 'ying' and 'yang' and serve as guardians of an abode and those who dwell within.

The Immortals, seven male and one female, might have originated already in the Han dynasty, though they were not represented in art until the Yuan dynasty.

Water buffalo were created in China for centuries, with terracotta pieces found in Han dynasty tombs. By creating these porcelain blanc de chine sculptures, it was thought that sprin...

History of money trees: In the late Han Dynasty tombs of western China, money was created as heavenly offerings to grow on trees insuring that the deceased’ needs would be met in aft...

The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context, it began early as the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220). The technique involves using a Hamm...

Print itself 12 inches x: 18 inches. Han-Kan lived in Chang-an, the capital of the Tang dynasty (618 -907).

Iconic pieces like Dropping a Han Dynasty Urn (1995) and Han Jar Overpainted with Coca-Cola Logo (1995) challenged China’s historical relationship with Western influences.

Iconic pieces like Dropping a Han Dynasty Urn (1995) and Han Jar Overpainted with Coca-Cola Logo (1995) challenged China’s historical relationship with Western influences.

Reference : 1) Sotheby's Hongkong 02 June 2016 - Chinese Art Lot 601 (Price : 1,062,500 HKD / Type : Closely related) 2) Christies Hongkong 30 May 2023 - Important Chinese Ceramics a...

The original bronze sculpture, dating back to the Eastern Han Dynasty (25–220 CE), was discovered in 1969 in a Han dynasty tomb in Gansu Province, China.

Guan Yu was a Chinese military general serving under the warlord Liu Bei during the late Eastern Han dynasty of China. Guan Yu’s life was lionized and his achievements glorified to s...

The waist of the vase was decorated with fine silver wire inlays of zoomorphic motifs called taotie mask, which is commonly found on Shang and Zhou dynasty ritual bronzes and jades o...