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Han Artist, Carved Bricks with Polychrome Traces, 19th Century, Terracotta, Set of 2

Name: Han Artist, Carved Bricks with Polychrome Traces, 19th Century, Terracotta, Set of 2
Price: 1807 USD
Availability: InStock

$1,807

PY ANTICS

SAINT-OUEN, FR

Condition Notes: Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal … moreGood — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs. less

Description: Pair of terracotta bricks with traces of polychromy, one depicting a figure driving a horse-drawn chariot, the other a figure … more Pair of terracotta bricks with traces of polychromy, one depicting a figure driving a horse-drawn chariot, the other a figure training a horse.

These two bricks are displayed on their original carved wooden bases.

Period: 19th century
Style: Han
Dimensions: Wooden stand: Length: 32cm x Width: 6cm x Depth: 4cm
Bricks: Height: 15cm x Width: 30cm x Depth: 4cm

The Western Han dynasty (206 BC - 9 AD) saw a major renewal in tomb design and funeral ritual.

In North China, brick and stone increasingly replaced wood.
Brick walls are generally embossed with various motifs or auspicious phrases.

They may also be painted with scenes from daily life, fantastical animals or mythological evocations. less

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