Eastern Han Dynasty Terracotta Statuette of a Farmer

Object Description

A terracotta figurine of a male farmer dating to the Eastern Han Dynasty. He is portrayed in a standing pose and holding a large item, possibly a wheelbarrow, to his side. He wears the qujupao (曲裾袍), a traditional Han Dynasty dress comprising of a mid-length outer garment with wide sleeves and a tapering hem. His hair is coiled atop the head in a typical Han male hairdo, leaving his face bare and revealing his exaggerated facial features. The thick and arched brows, the big eyes and high cheekbones imbue the figure with a grotesque appearance, which allows to identify it as a portrait of a peasant, likely a farmer.

Date: AD 25 – 220
Period: Eastern Han Dynasty

Object History

The C. Roger Moss OBE collection. The late C. Roger Moss OBE was a renowned art collector who, throughout the years, thanks to his determination and enthusiasm, was able to create an outstanding collection of artworks, most prominently from China and the Orient, but also from other cultures.

Object Condition

Good condition, some chips to the body. Earthy encrustations remain on the surface.

Object Details