Description:

East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A wonderful pottery attendant figure shown standing with arms folded at the waist and wearing a lengthy, flared robe, all adorned in liberal remains of pink, red, black, gray, and white pigments. Capped by a flattened headdress, the figure gazes outward with petite eyes above a broad nose, a straight mouth, and a round chin. A thick collar surrounds the neck as the coiffure is tied at the back. Size: 4.4" W x 11.4" H (11.2 cm x 29 cm)

This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis by ASA Laboratories in Paris, France and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full printed and bound report is available to the buyer upon request.

Provenance: ex-Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, USA, April 28, 2022, part of lot 41 (1 0f 4); ex-private Georgia, USA collection, acquired October 1, 2014; ex-Santolini Vissidarte, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, France

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 and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#172635

  • Condition: Petite area of repair and restoration to base with some minor chipping. Expected surface wear with nicks and abrasions, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with liberal remains of pigments and nice mineral deposits. TL holes to head and back of left arm. Modern felt pads on base.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Shipping

Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense

September 29, 2022 8:00 AM MDT
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 26.5% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000