Ancient Chinese ceramics - 29 cm
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Description from the seller
Han Dynasty Style Pottery Figurines (circa Western Han to Eastern Han, 2nd century BC – 2nd century AD)
Proportions and Posture:
Small head, heavy body
Distinctly protruding abdomen, giving an overall "columnar" appearance
Restrained, still posture, almost without movement
This is the most typical physical characteristic of Han Dynasty pottery figurines
Clay and Surface Condition:
Unglazed pottery
Porous clay, naturally weathered
Unglazed, without sancai (three-color) glaze
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Han Dynasty Style Pottery Figurines (circa Western Han to Eastern Han, 2nd century BC – 2nd century AD)
Proportions and Posture:
Small head, heavy body
Distinctly protruding abdomen, giving an overall "columnar" appearance
Restrained, still posture, almost without movement
This is the most typical physical characteristic of Han Dynasty pottery figurines
Clay and Surface Condition:
Unglazed pottery
Porous clay, naturally weathered
Unglazed, without sancai (three-color) glaze
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese
Century/ Timeframe
2nd century BC – 2nd century AD
Name of object
ceramics
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2009
Country acquired from
China
Condition
Poor
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
29 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2008
Previous owner - country acquired from
China
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