Lot 736

Han Dynasty Female Pottery Attendant

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Lot 736
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Han Dynasty Female Pottery Attendant
Han Dynasty Female Pottery Attendant
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Han Dynasty Female Pottery Attendant

Estimate: $600 - $900

Starting Bid: $300

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by Artemis Fine Arts
July 30, 2026 8:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

China, han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE – 220 CE. Molded pottery tall slender standing attendant figure, wearing a long flowing robe with a fish-tail type wide bottom, hair bulled back into a rear bun. A few remaining traces of white surface pigment on head, neck and back, hair painted black. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Custom hardwood base. According to AI: Pottery Figurines: As early as the 4th Century BC, pottery figurines were used in tombs With the Han Dynasty came the trend of burying the dead with luxurious burial goods and pottery figurines were used in large quantities as burial articles. Many Han Dynasty tombs were equipped with the necessities of everyday life including furniture, cooking utensils, and even food, items thought to provide comfort and ease the soul’s transition to the afterlife. 12" H × 4" W (30.48 cm H × 10.16 cm W).

Provenance: Collection of Tom Carson, NYS., active 1970’s - early 2000’s, then by descent to family.

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Item # 72178

  • Condition: The head is reattached across the shoulders, with the break line left visible, and there are some scattered surface abrasions.

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