Four terracotta erbei drinking cups-耳杯, China, Han period (206 B.C.-A.D. 220).
These cups, known as ear cups, originally covered with a green lead glaze, have developed a beautiful iridescence over many years of burial. 
Length : from 10,1 to 13,5 cm
Some chips.

This form, used for drinking wine, was made in a variety of different materials during the Eastern Han Dynasty: bronze, jade, glass, lacquer and, of course, ceramic.

汉-绿釉陶耳杯

Parisian private collection - lots from 78 to 127, 219 and 220
Live Friday 21 April 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 78

Four terracotta erbei drinking cups-耳杯, China, Han period (206 B.C.-A.D. 220). These cups, known as ear cups, originally covered with a green lead glaze, have developed a beautiful iridescence over many years of burial. Length : from 10,1 to 13,5 cm Some chips. This form, used for drinking wine, was made in a variety of different materials during the Eastern Han Dynasty: bronze, jade, glass, lacquer and, of course, ceramic. 汉-绿釉陶耳杯 Parisian private collection - lots from 78 to 127, 219 and 220

Estimate
€600 - €800
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
28%
Four terracotta erbei drinking cups-耳杯, China, Han period (206 B.C.-A.D. 220). These cups, known as ear cups, originally covered with a green lead glaze, have developed a beautiful iridescence over many years of burial. Length : from 10,1 to 13,5 cm Some chips. This form, used for drinking wine, was made in a variety of different materials during the Eastern Han Dynasty: bronze, jade, glass, lacquer and, of course, ceramic. 汉-绿釉陶耳杯 Parisian private collection - lots from 78 to 127, 219 and 220
Sale Friday 21 April 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 2 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris