-
Figure of ram
Unknown - Enlarge image
Figure of ram
- Place of origin:
China (made)
- Date:
025-220 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Unknown (production)
- Materials and Techniques:
Earthenware with lead glaze
- Credit Line:
Purchased with the assistance of The Art Fund, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee
- Museum number:
C.804-1936
- Gallery location:
On Display
In the Han dynasty (206BC-AD220) grave goods included replicas of domestic and wild animals made from pottery but in reduced size, such as this figure of a ram. The grave goods would allow the deceased to continue a similar life style in the underworld.
Download image
