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Two Pottery Kneeling Figures of Attendant, Han dynasty

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The statuette shows traces of the original red, black, and white pigmentation. Ceramic statuette from the han Dynasty, depicting two court people, probably a musician. They are dressed in a long dress with wide sleeves and wears a traditional headdress. Period : Han Dynasty(206 BCE to 220 CE) Type : Figure Statue Medium : Pottery Terracotta Dimension : 19.5cm(Height) x 14cm(Diameter) Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hong Kong Reference : 1) Royal Ontario Museum - Accession Number: 922.4.17 (Type : Closely related) 2) Asian Civilisations Museum Accession No. C-1676 (Type : Closely related) 3) Welt Musum Wien - Inv. No.122492 (Type : Closely related) 4) The MET - Accession Number: 36.12.2 (Type : Closely related) * Han Dynasty Terracotta: The Han Dynasty spanned from 206 BC to 220 AD, a period renowned for its advancements in pottery. The terracotta works from this era are a vital part of ancient Chinese art, often found in the form of burial objects such as warrior figurines, animal statues, and deities. These pieces were typically made from a clay that fired to a gray or reddish-brown finish, with some items receiving glazed decoration.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.68 in (19.5 cm)Diameter: 5.52 in (14 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Han (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    206 BC - 220 AD
  • Condition:
    Minor fading. Although there are chips or scratches on the surface, the condition is considered good compared to it's age and similar Han Dynasty pieces.
  • Seller Location:
    seoul, KR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9577241294302

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