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Terracotta Figure of a Cook Han Style

$610
£466.38
€537.17
CA$854.80
A$954.30
CHF 500.04
MX$11,681.57
NOK 6,350.50
SEK 5,987.72
DKK 4,008.97
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About the Item

A 19th century terracotta male figure modelled after the Han dynasty figures dating 206 BC-220 AD. Beautifully rendered with downcast eyes and soft colors. A full face with plump cheeks, with a high cap that crowns his head. Wearing a jacket with open collars and an long apron that covers the bottom half of his body. The figure depicts a cook, especially the ones who work with flours such as buns and dumplings. Such a statue was regarded as a status symbol and became an important part of a burial ritual.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Style:
    Han (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Somis, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 48431stDibs: LU2957311046843

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