Chinese Han Dynasty Rooster Figure

**Originally Listed At $300**

East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A mold-formed pottery rooster meant covered in thick remains of white pigment. The rooster's symbolism and importance in Han Dynasty China were deeply rooted in cultural beliefs and societal practices. These interpretations varied across different regions and communities, but the overall significance of the rooster as a symbol of vigilance, authority, and auspiciousness remains consistent in historical records and artifacts. Size: 5.125" L x 2.75" W x 4.5" H (13 cm x 7 cm x 11.4 cm)

Provenance: private Constance McCormick Fearing estate, Montecito, California, USA, acquired before 2004

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Condition Report: Light earthen deposits, softening to some finer details, and fading to white pigment, otherwise intact and very good. Great preservation to overall form.