$1,215.12
A finely modelled Chinese Han Dynasty hollow-moulded statuette of a dog, shown standing on all four legs and wearing a thick collar. The figure features a nice cream glaze, now partially disappeared. The dog is rendered in an extremely naturalistic manner, comprising raised and alert ears and staring eyes. This statuette testifies the high-quality level of terracotta production during the Han Dynasty period.
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Zoomorphic and anthropomorphic terracotta statuettes are known in Chinese as mingqi and were placed in tombs and graves to assist and entertain the deceased in the afterlife. Pottery images of dogs were popular in Han graves, since the dog was believed to be the best companion for the deceased.
To discover more about Chinese terracotta statuettes, please visit our relevant blog post: Terracotta Tomb Attendants
| Weight | 2500 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 27.8 × 29.4 cm |
| Country | China |
| Culture | Chinese & Oriental |
| Pottery and Porcelain | Terracotta |
| Pottery porcelain | Terracotta |
| Region | East Asia |
