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I know this is supposed to be a Han Drummer or Story Teller. Does anyone know how old this might really be ?
reason I ask is that I have a similar one , but there is less green glazing.
Thank you

http://www.bukowskis.com/auctions/H031/167-figurin-keramik-han-stil

Hello,

As mentioned in the description, it is a Han dynasty green glazed drummer. 206BC - 220 AD. So, around 2.000 years old.
Cheers

Correction Pierre,
It is listed as a Han dynasty style drummer. This green glaze is more like Ming dynasty and I suspect much later.
Regards
Tony

Yes, Tony, you are right for that particular piece.
I also spotted quite a big amount of other pieces showed on that website mentioning "style" and most are very doubtful, including the advertised Han drummer.
And even if the glaze remind us of the Ming green glaze, I also agree it is a much more recent statue than the Ming or Han period.

Pierre, Thank you.
I have now posted pics of my drummer for comparison.
What do you think ?

Hi Kevin,
Difficult to be sure according to those photos.
Han style it is.

Can u check the color of the clay used?
If grey, there is a possibility.
If brown or red, I would reject it as an authentic one.
Also, check the green glaze with a magnifier and tell me if you see some little cracks in it and what do you see in those little cracks, if there is any.

The clay on the Han-style storyteller looks pretty clean. I would hesitate to date that piece as old.

Why not show us your piece? Will be glad to take a look.

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