Bidspirit auction | Duck-shaped vessel, China, Han Dynasty

Duck-shaped vessel, China, Han Dynasty - Terracotta with slip and beige, brown, and green pigments. Measures 27.5 x 16.5 x 15 cm. Figured vessel in the shape of a duck in a swimming position, with an opening at the top of its head. The body is decorated with painted motifs that evoke plumage through curved lines and small touches of color. China, Han Dynasty, 206 BC–220 AD