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Figure

265-589 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Figure of a man, of dark grey earthenware. He is represented with long full sleeves into which his hands are thrust; the skirts of his robe are shown spreading out to form a broad base.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Unglazed earthenware
Brief description
Figure of a man, unglazed earthenware, China, Six Dynasties period (265-589)
Physical description
Figure of a man, of dark grey earthenware. He is represented with long full sleeves into which his hands are thrust; the skirts of his robe are shown spreading out to form a broad base.
Dimensions
  • Height: 23.5cm
Style
Production
from label
Subjects depicted
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, p. 113, Plate XX, Nos. 114
Collection
Accession number
C.450-1920

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Record createdDecember 29, 2008
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