Excavated from a Han Dynasty tomb, this seven piece glazed earthenware model of a house includes towers, court yard and gate. By the Han dynasty, pottery was the most popular medium for grave goods and the manufacture of these spirit wares, called mingqi, became a full scale industry. Funerary wares of the Han dynasty provide a wonderful picture of everyday life. They included models of houses and granaries, farm animals and household goods along with figures of court officials and entertainers. Apprx 24"H x 32"W x 45"L.
100,000/150,000
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