East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A fascinating pottery attendant figure, depicted standing and dressed in a floor-length robe with bulky, billowing sleeves. Capped by a flat coiffure with a projecting bun, the sizeable head features slit-form eyes, a bulbous nose, and closed mouth, all flanked by a pair of high-set ears. The hollow figure holds both arms out before them with hands in fists as liberal remains of orange, red, and white pigment adorn the robe and face. Size: 3.1" W x 6.6" H (7.9 cm x 16.8 cm)

Provenance: Whisnant Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, acquired prior to 2000

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#169800

Expected nicks, chips, and abrasions throughout. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice remaining pigments.