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Subject:Han Drummer/Story Teller
Posted By: Kevin Martin Sat, May 18, 2013 IP: 108.17.5.27

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

Subject:Re: Han Drummer/Story Teller
Posted By: pierre vdw Sun, May 19, 2013

Hello,

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

Subject:Re: Han Drummer/Story Teller
Posted By: Anthony J Allen Mon, May 20, 2013

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

Subject:Re: Han Drummer/Story Teller
Posted By: pierre vdw Tue, May 21, 2013

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.

Subject:Re: Han Drummer/Story Teller
Posted By: Kevin Martin Mon, May 20, 2013

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







Subject:Re: Han Drummer/Story Teller
Posted By: pierre vdw Tue, May 21, 2013

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.


Subject:Re: Han Drummer/Story Teller
Posted By: Y. E. Wong Mon, May 20, 2013

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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