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Tomb Figure

Figure
17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is the figure of a state official's attendant, both hands missing. Its body made of earthenware with aubergine and turquoise glaze. The figure's head is movable. This type of earthenware figure was mass-produced to be buried with the deceased.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Figure (Head)
  • Figure (Body)
TitleTomb Figure (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Earthernware with glaze
Brief description
Lead glazed earthenware figure of a state official's attendant, both hands missing, Cer, China, Ming, 17th century.
Physical description
Figure of a state official's attendant, both hands missing, body made of earthenware with aubergine and turquoise glaze. The figure's head is movable.
Dimensions
  • Height: 40.5cm
Style
Credit line
Given by Dr Peter Cookson Smith
Subjects depicted
Summary
This is the figure of a state official's attendant, both hands missing. Its body made of earthenware with aubergine and turquoise glaze. The figure's head is movable. This type of earthenware figure was mass-produced to be buried with the deceased.
Collection
Accession number
FE.276:1, 2-2005

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Record createdJuly 10, 2006
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