Ancient Chinese, Han dynasty ceramic figure - 29 cm

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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

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Han dynasty ceramic figure, unglazed pottery, circa 2nd century BC–2nd century AD, approximately 29 cm high, in poor condition.

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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, Han dynasty
Century/timeframe
2nd century BC – 2nd century AD
Name of object
ceramic figure
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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