2 - China - Important Balcony House - Han
Dynasty (206 BC - 220 BC) - 11th Century
3500-7000 €
Large house with a balcony made of green-glazed
terracotta, glazed with lead. The roof is rectangular with
tiles representing a thatched roof. The front legs are
zoomorphic in shape with traces of orange polychromy.
A large balcony decorated with various relief motifs is
supported by two grape-shaped supports (these same
shapes are found on the supports on the front of the
roof). Three windows are positioned above the balcony
(two rectangular and the central half-moon). Traces of
iridescence in several places.
Period: Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 BC).
Dimensions: Height: 58 cm; Length: 53 cm; Width: 28 cm
A thermoluminescence test from QED Laboratory confirming the dating accompanies the piece.
Provenance: Belgian collection
Commission fees of only 20% + inhouse shipment available
