Han Artist, Carved Bricks with Polychrome Traces, 19th Century, Terracotta, Set of 2

About This Piece

Pair of terracotta bricks with traces of polychromy, one depicting a figure driving a horse-drawn chariot, the other a figure training a horse.

These two bricks are displayed on their original carved wooden bases.

Period: 19th century
Style: Han
Dimensions: Wooden stand: Length: 32cm x Width: 6cm x Depth: 4cm
Bricks: Height: 15cm x Width: 30cm x Depth: 4cm

The Western Han dynasty (206 BC - 9 AD) saw a major renewal in tomb design and funeral ritual.

In North China, brick and stone increasingly replaced wood.
Brick walls are generally embossed with various motifs or auspicious phrases.

They may also be painted with scenes from daily life, fantastical animals or mythological evocations.

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Period	Before 1890
Production Period	Unknown
Style	Asian
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
Product Code	UQL-1626986
Materials	Terracotta
Color	Brown
Width	30 cm 30 cm
Depth	4 cm 4 cm
Height	15 cm 15 cm

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