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Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Sleeve Dancer - 206 BC

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A rare ancient Chinese terracotta figure dating to the Han Dynasty, circa 206 BC - 220 AD.

Likely depicting a heavily stylised sleeve dancer, the figure is shown wearing a floor length gown, her arms covered by her long sleeves, her hair in a topknot.

A charming piece of sculpture with a striking, abstract appearance.

Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Sleeve Dancer - 206 BC. A rare ancient Chinese terracotta figure dating to the Han Dynasty, circa 206 BC - 220 AD. Likely depicting a heavily stylised sleeve dancer, the figure is shown wearing a floor length gown, her arms covered by her long sleeves, her hair in a topknot. A charming piece of sculpture with a striking, abstract appearance.

Price: $915.00 - In stock

DIMENSIONS
Height 5 1/2 inches
Condition
Excellent, intact and with no restorations.
PROVENANCE
Formerly in the collection of Mr. M. O'Hara.

Mr. O'Hara was a prominent numismatist, author and collector who in later life developed a passion for Chinese terracotta art of the Han - Song period. He sought only the finest examples of their type, buying at a time in the late 1980s when examples without widespread deceptive restorations could still be acquired. ArtAncient purchased the entire collection directly from his heirs and is now honoured to present these items to the market after nearly 35 years.