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Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Hen Figure, 202 BC-220 AD

Chinese funerary figure of a sitting hen showing traces of polychromy.

Skilful modeling of the head; schematic rendition of the wings and the prominent tail.

Chickens and birds were common mortuary figures during the Han dynasty.

Intact with remains of red and black color. Root marks.

H. 7.5 cm (3 in), H. with stand 12.7 cm (5 in)
L. 8.5 cm (3.3 in)

Swiss private collection

450 USD


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