Listings / Fine Art / Sculpture / Figurative
Showrooms
Chinese Stoneware Tomb Figure Han Dynasty
-
Description
A Chinese molded stoneware figure on a custom display stand likely from Han Dynasty (202BC-220AD). These pottery figures were used as part of tomb accouterment for the burial practice at the time after human sacrifice ceased. Presumably, they represent guards or domestic servants for the afterlife of the owner. It is believed that they were made as realistic as possible albert mass produced, and some were painted and some, like this one, had arms made of wood and were dressed in fabric robe, both of which have since disintegrated. As a result, these figures were called "Tomb Nude Boy" or ""Tomb Stickman". There were often found buried in the soil and with time, develop an earth encrust on the surface as shown on this piece.
Provenance: From an estate in MA, originally purchased in Hongkong in 1996. A copy of original export COA accompanies the piece. -
More Information
Origin: China Period: Pre 18th Century Materials: stoneware Condition: Good. General surface wear and encrustation throughout, small hairlines on the top and back of the head as shown. Minute losses to the extremities such as the toes. Possible old restoration par nature of these figures. Creation Date: 200BC-200AD Styles / Movements: Asian Art Incollect Reference #: 468886 -
Dimensions
W. 6 in; H. 27 in; D. 6 in; W. 15.24 cm; H. 68.58 cm; D. 15.24 cm;
Message from Seller:
Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.
More Listings from Tishu View all 1108 listings
-
Large Japanese Articulate Bronze Praying Mantis Jizai Yasunosuke Ryubundo VI
-
Set of Five Antique Ao-Oribe Ceramic Dishes with Tomobako Edo Period
-
Tall Japanese Sooted Bamboo Ikebana Floor Basket Mingei Meiji Taisho Period
-
Japanese Bronze Articulated Crab Okimono Meiji by Yasunosuke Ryubundo VI
-
Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as Chinese Scholar Stone
-
Japanese Woodblock Print Snow on Willow Bridge by Ohara Shoson
-
Large Gilt Bronze Feuille Box by Line Vautrin
-
Unique Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Suzuribako with Woven Bamboo Cover
-
Extraordinary Large Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
-
Massive Japanese Embroidery Tapestry Display Box Meiji Period
-
Rare Large Antique Four-Level Korean Scholar Bookcase with COA
-
Set of Six Large Lacquered Wood Trays with Ink Paintings by Hirao Chikuka
-
Danish Sterling Silver Coffee or Tea Set Georg Jensen
-
Large Japanese Cast Bronze Lobster Okimono Meiji Period
