Object Description
A finely modelled Chinese Han Dynasty hollow-moulded statuette of a dog, shown standing on all four legs and wearing a thick collar. The figure features a nice cream glaze, now partially disappeared. The dog is rendered in an extremely naturalistic manner, comprising raised and alert ears and staring eyes. This statuette testifies the high-quality level of terracotta production during the Han Dynasty period.
Date: Circa 25- 220 AD
Period: Han Dynasty