Han Dynasty Pottery Footsoldier Horus This magnificent hand-modeled pottery effigy

This magnificent hand-modeled pottery effigy

Exquisitely modeled in terracotta

wrapping around an oversized tunic

acquired in 1970's

Han Dynasty Pottery Footsoldier Horus This magnificent hand-modeled pottery effigyWestern Han Dynasty, c. 206 BC 220 AD, Shaanxi Province, China This magnificent pottery model of a Han Dynasty footsoldier is a rare and compelling representation of China's military and funerary traditions. Crafted from underlying grey pottery, this figure retains much of its original painted pigments, providing a glimpse into the vibrant hues that once adorned Han warriors. The soldier is dressed in plate armor over a thigh length tunic and light