AN EXTREMELY RARE HAN DYNASTY LACQUER DUCK ON MATCHING STAND
AN EXTREMELY RARE HAN DYNASTY LACQUER DUCK ON MATCHING STAND
The carved wooden bird with original black and iron red lacquer coating
China, ca. 2nd century BC
Dimensions: Length 27 cm.
Condition: Extensive damages to lacquer, losses, warping, age cracks; the lid missing;
Provenance: Austrian private collection. Acquired pre-1990.