Tall Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Sichuan Pottery Farmer (AD 25 - 220)

This tall pottery figure was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) and has been excavated from Sichuan province. It is made from a reddish pottery and is highly detailed. Such figures are usually referred to as farmers, although during this period Sichuan farmers were also called upon by their masters to become soldiers when required. As well as holding a spade in one hand and a winnowing tray in the other, he also has a long sword and a short knife attached to his belt. He wears a long garment and a cap.

This is a large figure with a height of 64 cm (25.5 inches). There are signs of repair/restoration, as should reasonably be expected for something of this size and great age.

This pottery farmer is one of three similar examples we have had in our own collection for a number of years. They are now being offered for sale separately.

For reference: a similar, and heavily repaired, example is illustrated and described in the fine British Museum book from 1996, "Mysteries of Ancient China", a highly recommended read (we show their example in our final image). There is also a similar example exhibited in the National Museum of China in Tiananmen Square, although that example is missing its feet.

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