Antique Chinese Sculpture | Han Dynasty Terracotta Mythological Peacock, 206 BC - 220 AD

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An exceptional and rare terracotta sculpture from the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), depicting a mythological peacock with vividly preserved green, red, and black pigments. This hand-made and hand-painted statuette represents the peak of early Chinese ceramic art and animal symbolism.

Its excellent state of preservation and clear coloration make it a uniquely collectible piece of ancient history.

DETAILS

· Period: Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD)

· Origin: China

· Material: Terracotta, hand-painted

· Subject: Mythological Peacock

· Colors: Original green, red, black pigments

· Dimensions: 24.5H × 24L × 8.3W cm (9.65 × 9.45 × 3.27 in)

· Condition: Excellent

A PIECE OF ANCHIENT HISTORY

Han Dynasty terracotta figurines, especially zoomorphic ones with preserved color, are extraordinary survivors. This peacock connects to ancient Chinese cosmology and aristocratic taste.

IMPORTANT NOTE

This piece is offered as a Han Dynasty style artifact based on its visual characteristics, craftsmanship, and patination. It comes from a European private collection. As with all antiquities, definitive dating can be complex, and we recommend independent expert evaluation for complete verification. We guarantee it as a genuine vintage/antique sculpture as described.

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