Name: Large Chinese Terracotta Tomb Figure East Han Dynasty
Price: 12500 USD
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A Chinese terracotta tomb figure (Ni Yong) from East Han Dynasty (25-220 AD), likely from the area of nowadays Sichuan. … more A Chinese terracotta tomb figure (Ni Yong) from East Han Dynasty (25-220 AD), likely from the area of nowadays Sichuan. It appears to depict a groom figure with attires and harness in hand. With a full attires of a flat top hat and knotted robe, the figure exhibits a soft smiley facial expression that still remains quite lively. Displayed on a custom designed stand. This kind of pottery figure fired at low temperature without glaze was popular in Han dynasty before porcelain was invested, and they were made for funeral purpose as part of the burial ceremony in order to have daily objects to accompany the deceased to the afterlife.
To a very similar piece, see the last two photos showing the collection in Sichuan Provincial Museum, Chengdu, China. less

Dimensions: 20ʺW × 7ʺD × 33ʺH

Styles: Chinese

Period: 15th Century & Earlier

Country of Origin: China

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Terra Cotta

Condition: Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections

Color: Cream

Tear Sheet

Condition Notes: Good Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Antique condition, losses as shown, earth … moreGood Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Antique condition, losses as shown, earth crust througout, stress crackles, residue wood inserted in one of the leg, likely from a previous base display. With a handwritten old paper stick with description and price as shown. less

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