Large Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Dog
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China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. This remarkably animated earthenware dog with its perky ears, tucked tail, and virtually twitching nose, sits at attention donning a decorative harness. The Han sculptors engaged in wonderful naturalism, delighting in the idea that they should provide the honored deceased with guardianship, service, and entertainment. This embrace of naturalism is quite evident in this pooch; just look at those wrinkles surrounding his eyes and that lifelike expression of loyalty. A wonderful example of a Chinese mingqi or "spirit utensil" figure. Such burial figures were created to demonstrate that the afterlife was simple and extension of life on this earth. Size: 8.5" W x 15.875" H (21.6 cm x 40.3 cm)
Provenance: Ex-private Caskey collection, Marina del Rey, California
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#120881
Provenance: Ex-private Caskey collection, Marina del Rey, California
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.
#120881
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Repaired from about 20 pieces but virtually complete
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Large Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Dog
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