Ancient Chinese, Han dynasty Terracotta Goose, 206-220 A.D. TL Tested - 22 cm
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Han dynasty terracotta goose, 206–220 A.D., in very good condition, polychrome terracotta with TL tested, measures 16 x 22 x 9 cm (3.5 cm leg height), from a private collection and acquired from an antiquarian in Hong Kong.
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Goose; China, Han Dynasty, 206-220 A.D.
Polychrome terracotta.
Attached thermoluminescence study.
It shows physical wear and adhesions.
Measurements: 16 x 22 x 9 cm; 3.5 cm (height of the legs).
Origin: MLF Private Collection 2022, Madrid. Acquired from an antiquarian in Hong Kong.
Round sculpture representing a goose from the Han Dynasty period made of terracotta. It is a work of great technical quality, especially in terms of modeling, as the artist has succeeded in capturing the expressiveness and anatomical naturalism of the animal, without neglecting the stylization typical of the Chinese aesthetic of the period.
The Han Dynasty ruled China from 206 BC to 220 AD, over more than four centuries during which China's political, social, and economic structures were consolidated, leading the country into its most glorious period. Regarding the art of this era, it remains predominantly funerary, although it reflects the high artistic level achieved both in the capitals and the provinces. These preserved objects provide us with information about daily life and customs of the time, as the art became much more mundane than the bronzes of the Zhou and Shang periods. Tumulus structures also changed: Shang tombs were vertical, while Han tombs were built like underground palaces. They were decorated with embossed reliefs depicting scenes from the deceased's life, and a new material was introduced as an artistic support—lacquer. However, the most famous production today is Han ceramics, made of terracotta and decorated with cold-applied engobes, mainly black and red.
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Galería Fuentenebro emerged in 2018 to combine ancient art and contemporary art with a selection of high-quality works in a single space.
Created by art experts with more than fifteen years of experience specialized in Archaeology, Antiquities of the s. XX and in the last great styles of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and Art Decó. In 2019 he creates a space in Madrid combining masterpieces from different eras in a single eclectic and different space.
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Translated by Google TranslateGoose; China, Han Dynasty, 206-220 A.D.
Polychrome terracotta.
Attached thermoluminescence study.
It shows physical wear and adhesions.
Measurements: 16 x 22 x 9 cm; 3.5 cm (height of the legs).
Origin: MLF Private Collection 2022, Madrid. Acquired from an antiquarian in Hong Kong.
Round sculpture representing a goose from the Han Dynasty period made of terracotta. It is a work of great technical quality, especially in terms of modeling, as the artist has succeeded in capturing the expressiveness and anatomical naturalism of the animal, without neglecting the stylization typical of the Chinese aesthetic of the period.
The Han Dynasty ruled China from 206 BC to 220 AD, over more than four centuries during which China's political, social, and economic structures were consolidated, leading the country into its most glorious period. Regarding the art of this era, it remains predominantly funerary, although it reflects the high artistic level achieved both in the capitals and the provinces. These preserved objects provide us with information about daily life and customs of the time, as the art became much more mundane than the bronzes of the Zhou and Shang periods. Tumulus structures also changed: Shang tombs were vertical, while Han tombs were built like underground palaces. They were decorated with embossed reliefs depicting scenes from the deceased's life, and a new material was introduced as an artistic support—lacquer. However, the most famous production today is Han ceramics, made of terracotta and decorated with cold-applied engobes, mainly black and red.
Notes: The item includes a Spanish Export License (Passport for the European Union). At the time of sale, it is issued in the buyer's name. The process takes one to two weeks. If the item is intended for outside the European Union, a new export license will be requested. This procedure incurs fees that the buyer must pay during the application process. This process can take from 2 to 4 weeks. SHIPMENT WITH INSURANCE.
IMPORTANT: NO PIECE WILL BE SHIPPED DURING AUGUST. LOTS WON IN THE LAST TEN DAYS OF JULY WILL BE SENT IN SEPTEMBER. (EXPORT PROCEDURES WILL NOT BE CARRIED OUT IN AUGUST).
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was obtained legally; the declaration of origin is available on Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they have the right to send this lot.
He will be responsible for processing the necessary permits.
The seller will inform the buyer if the shipment takes more than a few days.
Seller's Story
Galería Fuentenebro emerged in 2018 to combine ancient art and contemporary art with a selection of high-quality works in a single space.
Created by art experts with more than fifteen years of experience specialized in Archaeology, Antiquities of the s. XX and in the last great styles of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and Art Decó. In 2019 he creates a space in Madrid combining masterpieces from different eras in a single eclectic and different space.
We search and select the best pieces to introduce the international market trends in Spain.
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Culture
Ancient Chinese, Han dynasty
Century/ Timeframe
206 -220 A.D.
Name of object
Goose, 206-220 A.D. TL Tested
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Material
Terracotta
Condition
Very good
Height
22 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
9 cm
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