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Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Horse Figure

汉代陶马俑

By: Unknown (typical of Han Dynasty tomb artisans)

Style: Han Dynasty Tomb Figure

Origin: China

Materials: Pottery (terracotta)

Age: circa 206 BCE – 220 CE

Condition: Good (surface wear, some encrustations, no major losses)

Value: $300 – $800 (assuming Han period; lower if a later reproduction)

Maker's Marks / Writing: None visible

Date: 2025-06-03 20:29:56.910636

Description:

This is a pottery horse figure, characterized by its stylized form and archaic simplicity, indicative of Chinese Han Dynasty tomb figures. Such horses were often buried as mingqi (tomb offerings) to accompany the deceased in the afterlife. The figure features a squat, robust body and minimalist anatomical details, typical of Han period representations. The finish and mineral accretions suggest significant age, but precise dating would require physical examination.     这是一件陶制马俑，其造型简练、风格古朴，体现出中国汉代墓葬俑的特点。这类马俑通常作为明器随葬，陪伴死者进入来世。该马俑体型敦实，雕刻细节简略，符合汉代动物雕塑的典型风格。表面的包浆和矿物附着物显示出一定的年代感，但确切年代仍需实物鉴定。

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Assessment:

A well-rendered example of a Han Dynasty tomb horse, exhibiting typical form and surface texture for the period. The general construction and wear appear consistent with genuine Han period mingqi, but authentication by thermoluminescence testing is recommended due to the prevalence of reproductions.     这是一件汉代墓葬马俑的良好范例，造型及表面质感与该时期典型明器相符。其整体工艺和磨损程度似乎符合两汉时期的实物特征，但鉴于市面赝品较多，建议进行热释光检测以确认真伪。

Individual Images:

• Single image provided. The figure features noticeable surface wear
• traces of encrustation
• and a stylistically archaic finish. Some small chips and minor surface loss are visible
• especially near the hooves and ears
• which is consistent with authentic Han pottery. The underside appears unmarked.

Provenance:

None provided

Condition:

Good (surface wear, some encrustations, no major losses)

Identification Score: 90%

The style, proportions, and surface details closely match known Han Dynasty tomb horses, giving high confidence in the identification.     该马俑的风格、比例及表面细节与已知汉代墓葬马俑高度一致，因此对鉴定结论较为有信心。

Authenticity Score: 70%

While the visible patina and style are convincing, Han tomb figures are frequently reproduced. Without hands-on analysis or TL testing, authenticity cannot be fully confirmed.     尽管该马俑的表面包浆和风格颇为可信，但汉代陶俑赝品较多，未经过实物检测或热释光测试，难以百分百确认其真伪。

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Keywords

Han Dynasty, pottery horse, Chinese tomb figure, mingqi, antique horse sculpture     汉代、陶马俑、中国明器、古董马雕塑

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