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Chinese Han Dynasty Votive Pond w/ Duck & Fish, TL'd

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Chinese Han Dynasty Votive Pond w/ Duck & Fish, TL'd

Item Details

Description

East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A molded pottery votive for burial in the tomb, the scene depicts an animal pen and pond - the upper rim forms a fence surrounding the recessed basin. Perched on the rim and facing the four corners of the pond in alert stances are ducks or geese, and 4 fish radiating from around a central goose. Geese are known to be good protectors, especially in a natural setting or on a farm, they have a strong instinct to protect their territory against threats. Tomb pottery like this model are part of a class of artifacts called mingqi, and geese were perfect protectors and sources of food for the deceased in the afterlife. Mingqi recreations of animals, musicians, athletes, structures, and food - anything the deceased might need to recreate the world of the living - were made and deposited in tombs during this period. Size: 9.25" L x 9.5" W x 5.5" H (23.5 cm x 24.1 cm x 14 cm)

This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full printed and bound report will accompany the item upon purchase.

Provenance: private Superior, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Blair collection, California acquired before 2005

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Condition

Repaired from several large pieces. Break lines radiating over the rim and geese. Chips and abrasions to these areas and surface losses. Losses to geese beaks and loss to fence rung. Nice iridescent glaze and mineral deposits. Tl test hole on the base and second Tl hole under top rim.