Han Dynasty Pottery Footsoldier suspensionhook Each layer of accretion enhances

Each layer of accretion enhances the boli’s spiritual potency and its capacity to mediate between the human and supernatural realms

flattened shoulder

and labor from slaves and prisoners of war

carved from a single piece of hard brown wood

corresponding to modern southeastern Turkmenistan and southern Uzbekistan

Han Dynasty Pottery Footsoldier suspensionhook Each layer of accretion enhancesWestern Han Dynasty, c. 206 BC 220 AD, Shaanxi Province, China This exceptional pottery model of a Han Dynasty footsoldier exemplifies the artistry and military traditions of one of China's most influential dynasties. Crafted from underlying grey pottery, the figure retains much of its original painted pigments, offering a rare glimpse into the vibrant colors that once adorned these warriors. Dressed in plate armor over a thigh length tunic and