![A RARE PAIR OF UNUSUAL COWRIE SHELL AND GILT-BRONZE 'STAG' MAT WEIGHTS, WESTERN HAN DYNASTY: A RARE PAIR OF UNUSUAL COWRIE SHELL AND GILT-BRONZE 'STAG' MAT WEIGHTS, WESTERN HAN DYNASTY China, 207 BC-9 AD. Each with a brown-speckled cowrie shell depicting a deer's body mounted and fitted into](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178780985_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
Han Dynasty Antiques
![A RARE PAIR OF UNUSUAL COWRIE SHELL AND GILT-BRONZE 'STAG' MAT WEIGHTS, WESTERN HAN DYNASTY: A RARE PAIR OF UNUSUAL COWRIE SHELL AND GILT-BRONZE 'STAG' MAT WEIGHTS, WESTERN HAN DYNASTY China, 207 BC-9 AD. Each with a brown-speckled cowrie shell depicting a deer's body mounted and fitted into](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178780985_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![Chinese archaic jade plaque Han Dynasty: Size: Width 20.5 cm - Height 38 cm Materials: Natural jade Time Period: Han dynasty Manufactured Date: 1st-c Origin: China](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9023/332438/179285699_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788536)
![A CEREMONIAL 'TAOTIE' JADE AXE, HAN DYNASTY: A CEREMONIAL 'TAOTIE' JADE AXE, HAN DYNASTY China, 206 BC-220 AD. The jade carved on each side with a central taotie mask surrounded by scroll designs above the curved blade with three pendent plantai](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178781066_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![A pale celadon and brown jade double disc, bi, possible Han Dynasty: A pale celadon and brown jade double disc, bi, possible Han Dynasty the disc with both sides carved with evenly spaced raised spiral bosses, with a pierced inner ring carved with taotie mask, the two](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8232/331315/178696478_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716799780)
![AN INSCRIBED SILVERY BRONZE 'TLV' MIRROR, WESTERN HAN DYNASTY: AN INSCRIBED SILVERY BRONZE 'TLV' MIRROR, WESTERN HAN DYNASTY China, 206 BC-8 AD. Of circular form, crisply cast with a central knob and quatrefoil within a square border, framed by eight nipples in t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178780984_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![A BROWN AND BEIGE JADE BEAD, EASTERN ZHOU TO HAN DYNASTY: A BROWN AND BEIGE JADE BEAD, EASTERN ZHOU TO HAN DYNASTY China, c. 8th century BC to 2nd century AD. The tubular bead drilled vertically from both sides and finely carved to the exterior with four row](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178781063_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![A GREEN-GLAZED POTTERY MODEL OF A GRANARY, HAN DYNASTY: A GREEN-GLAZED POTTERY MODEL OF A GRANARY, HAN DYNASTY Scientific Analysis Report: A thermoluminescence analysis report issued by Oxford Authentication on 16 February 2024, based on sample number C124](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178781113_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![A SICHUAN POTTERY MODEL OF A HARNESSED DOG, HAN DYNASTY: A SICHUAN POTTERY MODEL OF A HARNESSED DOG, HAN DYNASTY Scientific Analysis Report: A thermoluminescence analysis report issued by Oxford Authentication on 14 February 2024, based on sample number C12](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178781114_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![PAINTED BEAST SHAPED POTTERY FIGURINE: Han Dynasty Style; High: 6.25 inch; Diameter: 1.75 inch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1998/332232/179183010_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717426370)
![Han Dynasty Ceramic Figure, 206 BC-220 AD: Property from the Estate of Lorlee and Arnold Tenenbaum Description: Han Dynasty Ceramic Figure, 206 BC-220 AD, ceramic standing figure with painted surface, with lucite stand. Provenance: with re](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394353_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![AN EARLY CHINESE HAN DYNASTY OLIVE GREEN GLAZED STONEWARE VASE 206 BC TO AD 220. 36 cm x 24 cm.: AN EARLY CHINESE HAN DYNASTY OLIVE GREEN GLAZED STONEWARE VASE 206 BC TO AD 220. 36 cm x 24 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332662/179451190_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770767)
![Chinese scroll painting Han dynasty Sun Tzu: Size: Height 86 cm - Width 43 cm Materials: ink color and paper Time Period: Han dynasty Manufactured by: Sun Tzu Origin: China Sun Tzu mastered the military science of ancient China and created the m](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9023/332438/179321796_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788536)
![Chinese archaic jade plaque Han Dynasty: Size: Width 27 cm - Height 26 cm Materials: Natural jade Time Period: Han dynasty Manufactured Date: 1st-c Origin: China](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9023/332438/179285718_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788536)
![Chinese archaic jade plaque Han Dynasty: Size: Width 20.5 cm - Height 38 cm Materials: Natural jade Time Period: Han dynasty Manufactured Date: 1st-c Origin: China](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9023/332438/179285714_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788536)
![Chinese scroll painting Han dynasty Lu Buwei: Size: Height 280 cm - Width 61 cm Materials: ink color and paper Time Period: Han dynasty Manufactured by: Lu Buwei Origin: China Lu Buwei was a Chinese merchant and politician of the Qin state during](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9023/332438/179321806_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788536)
![Chinese scroll painting Han dynasty Wang Zhaojun: Size: Height 95 cm - Width 51 cm Materials: ink color and paper Time Period: Han dynasty Manufactured by: Wang Zhaojun Origin: China Standing scroll on silk by Wang Zhaojun. Wang Zhaojun (approximatel](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9023/332438/179285842_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788536)
![A GRAY AND BROWN JADE BI DISK, WESTERN HAN DYNASTY: A GRAY AND BROWN JADE BI DISK, WESTERN HAN DYNASTY China, 206 BC-9 AD. Each side finely carved in low relief with a raised circular bosses neatly arranged within narrow plain borders encircling the ri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178781065_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![A BRONZE TRIPOD FOOD VESSEL, DING, HAN DYNASTY: A BRONZE TRIPOD FOOD VESSEL, DING, HAN DYNASTY China, 202 BC to 220 AD. The vessel and cover of compressed globular shape with a central bowstring, supported on three lions' mouths legs and with two g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178780981_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![A GREEN-GLAZED 'HILL AND OWL' CENSER AND COVER, BOSHANLU, EASTERN HAN TO WESTERN JIN DYNASTY: A GREEN-GLAZED 'HILL AND OWL' CENSER AND COVER, BOSHANLU, EASTERN HAN TO WESTERN JIN DYNASTY China, 1st- early 4th century AD. The censer rises from the center of an integral dish with an everted rim](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178781117_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![Chinese Pottery Cocoon Jar. Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). 24 cm x 24 cm.: Chinese Pottery Cocoon Jar. Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). 24 cm x 24 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332662/179451354_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770767)
![Chinese archaic jade plaque Han Dynasty: Size: Width 25 cm - Height 1.2 cm Materials: Natural jade Time Period: Han dynasty Manufactured Date: 1st-c Origin: China](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9023/332438/179321780_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788536)
![Chinese archaic jade plaque Han Dynasty: Size: Width 34 cm - Height 1.5 cm Materials: Natural jade Time Period: Han dynasty Manufactured Date: 1st-c Origin: China](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9023/332438/179285828_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788536)
![Chinese archaic jade plaque Han Dynasty: Size: Width 18 cm - Height 2 cm Materials: Natural jade Time Period: Han dynasty Manufactured Date: 1st-c Origin: China](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9023/332438/179285720_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788536)
News about Han Dynasty Antiques
![Jenack’s Sept. 20 auction features Han Dynasty vessel, classic canoe](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/2009_0918_JenackChinesePot_lead.jpg)
Jenack’s Sept. 20 auction features Han Dynasty vessel, classic canoe
CHESTER, N.Y. – William J. Jenack Auctioneers has a lineup loaded with antiques and fine art to be sold Sept. 20, and while many men will be preoccupied watching the Jets Patriots football game, some savvy sportsmen will compete for a 16-foot vintage Peterborough canoe. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding. The Model No. 4 […]
![Ancient Traces International presents its first US auction, May 14](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot-2023-05-04-at-11.36.01-AM-1.png)
Ancient Traces International presents its first US auction, May 14
MOORE HAVEN, Fla. – On Sunday, May 14, starting at 8:30 am Eastern time, Ancient Traces International will hold its debut sale in the United States. The US arm of the UK-based house has been dubbed Ancient Traces International – America, and its first auction consists of more than 300 lots of Asian antiques. Absentee and Internet live bidding […]
![Rabbits in art: revered as good-luck symbols for centuries](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screen-Shot-2023-01-20-at-9.12.19-AM.png)
Rabbits in art: revered as good-luck symbols for centuries
NEW YORK — The Chinese New Year will begin Sunday, January 22. It is the biggest holiday in China, giving its citizens seven days off from work to celebrate. According to the Chinese zodiac, each year in a 12-year cycle is associated with a particular animal sign, and 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit.
![Apollo Art Auctions offers spectacular ancient art & antiquities, Jan. 29](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Lot-6-copy.jpg)
Apollo Art Auctions offers spectacular ancient art & antiquities, Jan. 29
LONDON – Apollo Art Auctions will launch its new season of gallery events with a January 29 sale generously laden with ancient fine art, antiquities and rare coins. Bidders who are unable to attend in person may bid remotely by phone, online or absentee, and everyone can enjoy the visually stunning auction catalogue online. With […]