A PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A DRUMMER

Description:

China, Han dynasty
H. 75 cm
Modelled as a lively, pot-bellied musician sitting with his right foot raised, the mallet in his outstretched right hand, the drum in his left arm, adorned with a bracelet and headdress, his forehead wrinkled, with tongue outstretched and animated facial expression.
From an old South German private collection, acquired from Richard A. Baumer, USA, prior to 2000 - A TL analysis by Oxford Authentication Ltd (no. C199s13) is consistent with the dating of this lot - Partially old restorations