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Tomb Figure

Figure
17th Century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is a figure of a state official's attendant, left hand pressed against his chest. The figure's head is movable. It is made with earthenware with aubergine and turquoise glaze. This type of earthenware figure was mass-produced to be buried with the deceased.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Figure (Body)
  • Figure (Head)
TitleTomb Figure (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Earthenware with glaze
Brief description
Lead glazed earthenware figure of a state official's attendant with left hand pressed against chest, Cer, China, Ming, 17th century.
Physical description
Figure of a state official's attendant, left hand pressed against chest. The figure's head is movable. Earthenware with aubergine and turquoise glaze.
Dimensions
  • Height: 41.5cm
Style
Gallery label
(2007)
Group of servants
Ming dynasty
1600-1650

Earthenware with coloured glazes

P. Cookson Smith Gift
Museum nos. FE.269, 271, 274, 275-2005
Credit line
Given by Dr Peter Cookson Smith
Subjects depicted
Summary
This is a figure of a state official's attendant, left hand pressed against his chest. The figure's head is movable. It is made with earthenware with aubergine and turquoise glaze. This type of earthenware figure was mass-produced to be buried with the deceased.
Collection
Accession number
FE.271-2005

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Record createdJanuary 9, 2006
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