Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Head of an Attendant Period: Han Dynasty (206 Bce – 220 Ce)

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Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Head of an Attendant
Period: Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE)
Material: Painted Terracotta … Read more Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Head of an Attendant
Period: Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE)
Material: Painted Terracotta / Earthenware
Mounting: Professional custom brass and lucite display stand included.
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A finely modeled, authentic Chinese terracotta head fragment depicting a court or tomb attendant. Dating to the golden age of the Han Dynasty, this fragment serves as a classic example of mingqi—burial goods crafted to accompany nobility into the afterlife.
The piece showcases soft, classic Han period facial modeling, including delicate features and an enigmatic, peaceful expression. Notable traces of the original dark hair pigment remain visible across the cranium and stylized topknot. This artifact belongs to the famous "stickman" archetype, figures originally constructed with wooden arms and rich silk textiles that have naturally vanished over two millennia. A stellar acquisition for collectors of early Chinese antiquities. Excellent preservation for its age with crisp, legible features. See less