Chinese Han Dynasty Polychrome Male Bust
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**Originally Listed At $350**
East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A molded terracotta bust of a sophisticated male wearing a high-collared jacket around his broad shoulders. His face presents almond-shaped eyes, thin lips above a protruding chin, and gently furrowed brows that culminate in a central peak just above the perky nose. Ample remains of white pigment cover the face, neckline, and jacket collar while bright red pigment is visible across much of the shoulders. This figure perhaps represents a courtier or a wealthy member of Han high society. Size: 3.3" W x 3.875" H (8.4 cm x 9.8 cm); 5.125" H (13 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-Sotheby's, New York (November 1990)
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#160579
East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A molded terracotta bust of a sophisticated male wearing a high-collared jacket around his broad shoulders. His face presents almond-shaped eyes, thin lips above a protruding chin, and gently furrowed brows that culminate in a central peak just above the perky nose. Ample remains of white pigment cover the face, neckline, and jacket collar while bright red pigment is visible across much of the shoulders. This figure perhaps represents a courtier or a wealthy member of Han high society. Size: 3.3" W x 3.875" H (8.4 cm x 9.8 cm); 5.125" H (13 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-Sotheby's, New York (November 1990)
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#160579
Condition
This is a portion of a larger composition. Repair to right shoulder, with earthen material along break seam. Abrasions, chipping, and light fading to pigmentation, with light encrustations, and small chips to shoulders and head. Great preservation to pigment.
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Chinese Han Dynasty Polychrome Male Bust
Estimate $700 - $1,050
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