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# Han Dynasty Style Glazed Ceramic Boar Figurine

![A small green-glazed ceramic boar figurine with two vertical cracks, likely an ancient Chinese tomb figure. - view 1](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/00335ee5-8aec-47b2-99c4-ae8b246c4224/1-1772091066789.jpg)

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![Han Dynasty Style Glazed Ceramic Boar Figurine - view 1](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/00335ee5-8aec-47b2-99c4-ae8b246c4224/1-1772091066789.jpg?width=200&quality=75)

![Han Dynasty Style Glazed Ceramic Boar Figurine - view 2](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/00335ee5-8aec-47b2-99c4-ae8b246c4224/2-1772091066790.jpg?width=200&quality=75)

![Han Dynasty Style Glazed Ceramic Boar Figurine - view 3](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/00335ee5-8aec-47b2-99c4-ae8b246c4224/3-1772091066783.jpg?width=200&quality=75)

Estimated value

$150 - $450 

Rarity

Uncommon(5/10) 

Category

[Ceramics & Pottery](/archive/ceramics)

Era

Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE) style 

Origin

🇨🇳 China 

Authenticity

Uncertain (45%) 

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## HAN DYNASTY STYLE GLAZED CERAMIC BOAR FIGURINE: IDENTIFICATION

A lead-glazed earthenware tomb figurine of a standing boar or pig, featuring a characteristic three-part segmented molding construction. The surface displays a degraded green lead glaze that has developed a matt, earthy patina due to prolonged burial. The stocky quadrupedal form includes a snout with protruding tusks and a slight curvature to the tail, typical of livestock representations found in funerary architectural sets from the Han period.

Compare with other ceramic pieces in the archive: [Chinese Blue & White 'Ginger Jar' Vase, Style of Kangxi Period](https://curiosa.com/archive/ceramics/chinese-minyao-blue-and-white-shan-shui-jarlet),  [Korean Buncheong-style Glazed Stoneware Jar, Joseon Dynasty Type](https://curiosa.com/archive/ceramics/provincial-stoneware-jarlet),  [Chinese Famille Rose (Fencai) Decorative Plate](https://curiosa.com/archive/ceramics/chinese-famille-rose-fencai-decorative-plate). 

## COLLECTOR NOTES

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The iridescent film often seen on these figurines, known as 'silvering', is actually a microscopic layering of lead carbonate caused by tomb humidity over 2,000 years.

## SCARCITY

Uncommon 70-80% 

Common Legendary 

Genuine antiques with fewer examples on the market. Named makers, documented provenance, or early production examples.

Rarity 5/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 21 ceramics items at rarity 5 or higher.

### Typical Characteristics

-   Limited production
-   Named makers
-   Growing collector demand

### AUTHENTICITY CONFIDENCE

Uncertain (45% confidence) 

#### Confidence Factors

-   Han style green-glazed mingqi are among the most frequently reproduced items in the Chinese art market
-   The segmentation lines appear exceptionally clean, which can sometimes indicate a 'marriage' of parts or a modern casting method
-   Absence of 'silvering' iridescence despite significant glaze degradation

Expert review recommended.  Consider consulting a specialist before making purchasing decisions.

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## CERAMICIST'S ASSESSMENT

Decorative Arts Specialist

Silver & Glass Expert

The form and glaze type are highly suggestive of Han Dynasty production, but the frequency of convincing reproductions in this specific category necessitates a cautious confidence level.

### KEY EVIDENCE

-   1 Form matches documented Han Dynasty tomb boars held in collections like the British Museum. 
-   2 Glaze color is consistent with copper-oxide lead glazes of the Han period. 
-   3 Separation lines align with the traditional multi-part mold construction used in mass-producing tomb figures. 
-   4 Exposed earthenware body shows typical low-fire terracotta color. 

### UNCERTAINTIES

-   • The vertical splits are suspiciously uniform, possibly suggesting the piece was recently assembled from a mold rather than suffering natural stress fractures. 
-   • Lack of 'root marks' or calcareous deposits often found on genuine excavated pieces. 

### WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

-   → Perform a Thermoluminescence (TL) test to determine the date of last firing. 
-   → Examine the interior of the splits for signs of modern adhesives or fresh ceramic breaks. 
-   → Check for iridescence under a raking light to see if microscopic silvering is present. 

COLLECTOR GLOSSARY (3 terms) 

## CONDITION & GRADE

Fair 

### Grading breakdown

The grade is limited by the major structural splits through the torso and the substantial loss of the original green glaze luster due to chemical degradation.

### Condition

Object shows significant structural distress including two vertical fractures or separation lines where the original molded segments have loosened. Visible loss of glaze on the feet reveals a buff-to-reddish earthenware body, and the snout shows minor chipping.

## CERAMICS MARKET VALUE

$150 - $450

Updated: May 10, 2026

How we estimate value 

### Who buys this

Collectors of early Chinese ceramics and scholars of archaeological tomb figures.

### What increases value

-   • Integrity of the green glaze 
-   • Presence of 'silvering' or iridescence 
-   • Confirmed Han Dynasty dating via TL testing 

### What lowers value

-   • Structural instability from torso splits 
-   • High prevalence of modern 20th-century reproductions 
-   • Legal provenance requirements for ancient Chinese artifacts 

### What makes top-tier examples

-   • Extensive silver-colored iridescence covering the surface 
-   • Clear, crisp modeling of the head and tusks 
-   • Documented provenance before the 1970 UNESCO Convention 

### Grade & condition

Glaze retention, structural soundness, and presence of authentic burial encrustations.

### Rarity & demand

Uncommon Moderate demand Moderate liquidity 

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