Figure
7th century (made)
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Figure of a woman on horseback, of lead-glazed earthenware with unfired painting. The woman wears full trousers and a round hat with down-turned brim; the horse is in a standing position. The light buff ware is covered on the upper part with a greenish-grey glaze, showing traces of colour, red on the upper part of the woman's dress and black on the saddle.
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Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware with unfired painting |
Brief description | Figure of a woman on horseback, lead-glazed earthenware with unfired painting, China, Tang dynasty, 7th century |
Physical description | Figure of a woman on horseback, of lead-glazed earthenware with unfired painting. The woman wears full trousers and a round hat with down-turned brim; the horse is in a standing position. The light buff ware is covered on the upper part with a greenish-grey glaze, showing traces of colour, red on the upper part of the woman's dress and black on the saddle. |
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Production | Label, 1994 |
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Bibliographic reference | Hobson, R.L.The George Eumorfopoulos collection; catalogue of the Chinese, Corean and Persian pottery and porcelain. London: E. Benn, 1925-28, vol. I, pl. 29, No.191 |
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Accession number | C.116-1913 |
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Record created | December 23, 2008 |
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