East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A delightful duo of pottery birds: a duck and a rooster. Both animals stand atop straight legs with wings tucked, all enveloped with liberal remains of white and gray pigments. The duck displays a lengthy neck, a flattened bill, and a pointed tail. Alternatively, the rooster features a prominent crest, a petite beak from which hangs a comb, and long, curved tail feathers. Size of larger (duck): 1.8" W x 5.2" H (4.6 cm x 13.2 cm) Provenance: ex-Nancy and Dr. E.F. Simpson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from 1970 to 2000 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #171880