Rare Terracotta Model of a Well, China, Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). Height: 23 cm. Width: 22 cm. TL-tested by Oxford Authentication Ltd. Price: € 4.500,-. Vanderven Oriental Art at Brafa Art Fair, Brussels, 21-29 january 2017.

Throughout Chinese history scaled architectural models were produced to accompany the deceased in the after-life. This well is a rare example of such a model. It has a square base and a roof with a beam to support the weheel. The base is decorated with the rainmaiking god Chi You, together with another rainmaker: the dragon.

Vanderven Oriental Art. Chinese early ceramics from the Han & Tang Periods, Ming & Qing porcelains & works of art including Jades, Bronzes, hardstones and wood. Japanese porcelains, 20th century lacquer & bronzes. Nachtegaalslaantje 1, 5211 LE s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands