Head
25-220 (made)
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Horses from western Asia were highly prized in China, so much so that pottery replicas were made to be buried in tombs.
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Materials and techniques | Earthenware, painted |
Brief description | Han Dynasty, head of a ceramic horse |
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Gallery label | Head of horse
Eastern Han dynasty
AD 25-220
Horses from western Asia were highly prized in China, so much so that pottery replicas were made to be buried in tombs.
Painted earthenware
Museum no. C.12-1929(2007) |
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Summary | Horses from western Asia were highly prized in China, so much so that pottery replicas were made to be buried in tombs. |
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Accession number | C.12-1929 |
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Record created | April 3, 2008 |
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