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Acrobat
Han Dynasty
Two figures in vertical formation with the
first figure with one arm raised to support the second figure
in a handstand. The separate figure doing a back flip, traces
of white, orange, red pigment.
Such figures as well as musicians entertainers, dancers and
storytellers were an important part of court life in the Han
period.
Height
(1) 8.5cm 3 3/8 inches Length 14cm 5 4/8 inches
Height (2) 26cm 10 2/8 inches
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