Han Dynasty Dancer



(Fake) Han Dynasty Dancer, China (supposedly 206 BC-220 AD) • Terracotta & polychromy • H. 36 cm • Private collection
(Fake) Han Dynasty Dancer, China (supposedly 206 BC-220 AD) • Terracotta & polychromy • H. 36 cm • Private collection

 

The CT scan of this statuette shows, under the new layer of polychromy, an assembly of fifteen disparate pieces of terracotta held together by glue and metal pins. The face is made of unfired material distinct from terracotta.

 

Video CT scan : 3D translucent VRT view

 

These observations are characteristic of a modern construction made from ancient material, for example, bricks from a Han dynasty archaeological site. The aim is to exploit the conclusions that may be drawn from dating by thermoluminescence tests to authenticate the piece.

 

Fake Han Dynasty Dancer, China (supposedly 206 BC-220 AD) • Terracotta & polychromy • Private collection
Fake Han Dynasty Dancer, China (supposedly 206 BC-220 AD) • Terracotta & polychromy • Private collection

 The full radiological report is available as a PDF :

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Video CT scan : 3D opaque VRT view


Video CT scan : 3D transparent VRT view


Video CT scan : 3D maximum intensity projections


Video CT scan : 2D MPR sagittal slices