Figure

0076-0220 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Figure of a squatting bear, red earthenware with iridescent green lead glaze

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Earthenware, glazed
Brief description
Figure of a bear, red earthenware with iridescent green lead glaze; China, Eastern Han dynasty, 760-220 AD
Physical description
Figure of a squatting bear, red earthenware with iridescent green lead glaze
Dimensions
  • Height: 5.1cm
Styles
Credit line
Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee
Production
Label
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.915-1935

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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