Ancient Chinese, Han dynasty Terracotta Han Dynasty-era court lady - 50 cm
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,400 - € 1,700
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Description from the seller
Sculpture of a court lady in terracotta, Han Dynasty 206 BC–220 AD
Painted polychrome terracotta
The sculpture is made with a detachable head
Represents a lady seated in an imperial court dress, engobe polychrome red, white and brown
Dimensions 50 x 28 x 14 cm
From a private collection in Paris, France
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The seller will obtain the necessary permissions.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, analysis of pigments, or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Sculpture of a court lady in terracotta, Han Dynasty 206 BC–220 AD
Painted polychrome terracotta
The sculpture is made with a detachable head
Represents a lady seated in an imperial court dress, engobe polychrome red, white and brown
Dimensions 50 x 28 x 14 cm
From a private collection in Paris, France
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that they are authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will obtain the necessary permissions.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, analysis of pigments, or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Han dynasty
Century/timeframe
dynastie HAN 206 BC-220 AC
Name of object
Han Dynasty-era court lady
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
50 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
28 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
14 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
