Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Tomb Attendant
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**Originally Listed At $150**
East Asia, Western Han Dynasty, ca. 200 BCE. A tall, hollow-cast pottery tomb attendant with a simple yet attractive design. It stands in profile, with one arm hanging at its side and the other bent upwards towards a bulbous head. The long vestment is painted in creamy white and rich brown hues, and the white skirt extends to cover the bottom. The face is painted in a faded orange color, and small remnants of black pigments denoting the eyes rest above a slight protruding nose. Size: 9.75" H (24.8 cm).
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection
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#122570
East Asia, Western Han Dynasty, ca. 200 BCE. A tall, hollow-cast pottery tomb attendant with a simple yet attractive design. It stands in profile, with one arm hanging at its side and the other bent upwards towards a bulbous head. The long vestment is painted in creamy white and rich brown hues, and the white skirt extends to cover the bottom. The face is painted in a faded orange color, and small remnants of black pigments denoting the eyes rest above a slight protruding nose. Size: 9.75" H (24.8 cm).
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection
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.
#122570
Condition
Head repaired from several pieces and reattached at neck. Expected age-commensurate surface wear, fading and losses to pigmentation, with pitting, light earthen deposits, and nice mineral deposits throughout.
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Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Tomb Attendant
Estimate $250 - $375
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