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Large Pair of Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Tomb Figures of Dancers
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Large Pair of Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Tomb Figures of Dancers

17th century
Sold 27 September 2025 · Hand of Glory
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Description

A large pair of Chinese Han Dynasty (206BC - 220AD) painted pottery tomb figures of sleeve dancers, their costumes with a design of flowerheads.

No damage or restoration.

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated these Han Dynasty Tomb Figures to the Before 1700 period.

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SA1146502
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000856
Description
A large pair of Chinese Han Dynasty (206BC - 220AD) painted pottery tomb figures of sleeve dancers, their costumes with a design of flowerheads.

No damage or restoration.

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated these Han Dynasty Tomb Figures to the Before 1700 period.

Reference Numbers
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SA1146502
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000856
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
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Archive I A pair of ancient Chinese Han Dynasty earthenware dancer figures featuring weathered pigments and flared skirts. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Pair of Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Tomb Figures of Dancers

Archive II A pair of ancient Chinese Han Dynasty earthenware dancer figures featuring weathered pigments and flared skirts. View II
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Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478
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Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/handofglory
Verified Since Jul 2012
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Items Sold 2,462
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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A pair of ancient Chinese Han Dynasty earthenware dancer figures featuring weathered pigments and flared skirts.
Large Pair of Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Tomb Figures of Dancers
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A pair of ancient Chinese Han Dynasty earthenware dancer figures featuring weathered pigments and flared skirts.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSculptures & Carvings
  • Period17th century
  • StyleChinese Han Dynasty
  • MaterialEarthenware, Pigment, Slip
  • ColourTerracotta
  • MotifsFlared skirt base, Elongated sleeves, Coiffed hair, Polychrome pigment traces
  • SizeH 45 cm (18 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

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Han Dynasty tomb figures, or mingqi, were created to accompany the deceased into the afterlife, serving as substitutes for living attendants, dancers, and guards to ensure comfort and status in the next world.

These sculptures were typically moulded or modelled from earthenware clay, often finished with a white slip and painted with mineral pigments such as red, ochre, and green, which frequently show patination and wear from centuries underground.

Authenticity is assessed through examination of the clay body, mineral encrustations, traces of original pigments, firing characteristics, and often scientific testing such as thermoluminescence (TL) analysis to determine the age of the ceramic.

These sculptural antiquities work well as focal points on minimalist display consoles, within architectural shelving units, or mounted on bespoke stands, allowing their ancient form and muted pigments to contrast with clean, contemporary surfaces.

Ancient earthenware requires a stable indoor climate away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations to protect fragile pigments and porous clay from degradation.
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