A remarkable Han dynasty pottery model of a stove, crafted in grey earthenware with subtle traces of red pigment remaining on the surface. The stove is designed in an oval form, featuring two raised circular burners with flues, a simulated chimney spout, and delicately modelled cooking surfaces. Incised lines and impressed patterns decorate the sides, representing the texture of brick or woven matting.
This model reflects the domestic architecture and culinary culture of the Han period, where such stoves were a central feature of the household. Miniature representations of everyday objects like this piece illustrate the importance of food preparation and offer insights into ancient Chinese lifestyle and technology.
The piece is preserved with excellent detail, showing age-appropriate wear and earthen encrustations that testify to its authenticity and antiquity.
Provenance: From an English private collection.
此件漢代陶製灶具模型製於公元前206年至公元220年間，通體以灰陶燒製而成，表面尚留有淡淡紅彩殘跡，歷經歲月，風韻猶存。器形呈橢圓形，設有兩個凸起圓形爐口與排煙孔道，並配有模擬煙囪式出氣管與細緻刻畫的炊煮平台，整體造型生動寫實，反映漢代日常生活中的實用器具。
器身周圍飾以刻劃線條與壓印紋樣，模仿磚牆或編織席紋的質感，具裝飾效果的同時也忠實還原當時建築與家居質材的風貌。
此類生活器具模型常見於漢代隨葬明器中，作為日常生活的縮影，展現古人對飲食文化與家庭空間的重視。灶具作為家庭中心的象徵，其模型亦寓意對安居與豐足生活的嚮往。
此件作品保存狀況良好，造型細節清晰，局部可見自然形成的土沁與礦物結殼，進一步印證其歷史真實性與考古價值。
來源： 英國私人收藏
A remarkable Han dynasty pottery model of a stove, crafted in grey earthenware with subtle traces of red pigment remaining on the surface. The stove is designed in an oval form, featuring two raised circular burners with flues, a simulated chimney spout, and delicately modelled cooking surfaces. Incised lines and impressed patterns decorate the sides, representing the texture of brick or woven matting.
This model reflects the domestic architecture and culinary culture of the Han period, where such stoves were a central feature of the household. Miniature representations of everyday objects like this piece illustrate the importance of food preparation and offer insights into ancient Chinese lifestyle and technology.
The piece is preserved with excellent detail, showing age-appropriate wear and earthen encrustations that testify to its authenticity and antiquity.
Provenance: From an English private collection.
此件漢代陶製灶具模型製於公元前206年至公元220年間，通體以灰陶燒製而成，表面尚留有淡淡紅彩殘跡，歷經歲月，風韻猶存。器形呈橢圓形，設有兩個凸起圓形爐口與排煙孔道，並配有模擬煙囪式出氣管與細緻刻畫的炊煮平台，整體造型生動寫實，反映漢代日常生活中的實用器具。
器身周圍飾以刻劃線條與壓印紋樣，模仿磚牆或編織席紋的質感，具裝飾效果的同時也忠實還原當時建築與家居質材的風貌。
此類生活器具模型常見於漢代隨葬明器中，作為日常生活的縮影，展現古人對飲食文化與家庭空間的重視。灶具作為家庭中心的象徵，其模型亦寓意對安居與豐足生活的嚮往。
此件作品保存狀況良好，造型細節清晰，局部可見自然形成的土沁與礦物結殼，進一步印證其歷史真實性與考古價值。
來源： 英國私人收藏
