Han Dynasty, Bronze Zither-Playing Figurine with Turquoise Inlay
Updated August 25, 2026
This auction ended on September 9, 2026.
See upcoming auctions from The East is Red Auctions or current fine art & prints auctions.
| Lot number | 0082 |
| Estimate | $5,000 - $8,000 |
| Opening bid | $800 |
| Category | Fine Art & Prints |
| Auction | September Fine Asian & European Antiques |
| Date | September 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT |
| Auction house | The East is Red Auctions |
| Location | Lewes, Delaware |
This Han Dynasty figurine is cast in bronze and adorned with turquoise inlay. The kneeling figure plays the zither, with phoenix motifs inlaid on its robes. It reflects the craftsmanship and musical
More lots in this auction
- Warring States Period, Gold and Silver Inlaid Bronze Rulers with Four Divine Beasts
- Warring States Period, Jade Phoenix-Head Blade Pendant with Cloud Pattern
- Western Zhou Dynasty, Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel (Jia) with Animal Mask Pattern
- Han Dynasty, Celadon Jade Pendant with Immortal Taming Beast Motif
- Han Dynasty Gilt-Bronze and Jade Inlaid 'Lian' with Divine Beast Motifs
- Han Dynasty, Hetian Jade Square Seal with Relief Chilong Pattern
- Ming Dynasty, Xuande Period, Blue and White Stem Bowl with Twin Phoenixes
- Terracotta Seated Sakyamuni Buddha, Gandhara Kushan Period (1st-5th Century AD)