Tomb Figure
Figure
17th century (made)
17th century (made)
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This is a figure of a state official's attendant, carrying an unidentified object on left shoulder. Its body made of earthenware with aubergine and turquoise glaze. The figure's head is movable. This type of figure was mass-produced to be buried with the deceased.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Title | Tomb Figure (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Earthernware with glaze |
Brief description | Lead glazed earthenware figure of a state official's attendant carrying an unidentified object on left shoulder, Cer, China, Ming, 17th century. |
Physical description | Figure of a state official's attendant, carrying an unidentified object on left shoulder, body made of earthenware with aubergine and turquoise glaze. The figure's head is movable. |
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Gallery label | Group of servants
Ming dynasty
1600-1650
Earthenware with coloured glazes
P. Cookson Smith Gift
Museum nos. FE.269, 271, 274, 275-2005(2007) |
Credit line | Given by Dr Peter Cookson Smith |
Summary | This is a figure of a state official's attendant, carrying an unidentified object on left shoulder. Its body made of earthenware with aubergine and turquoise glaze. The figure's head is movable. This type of figure was mass-produced to be buried with the deceased. |
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Accession number | FE.275-2005 |
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Record created | July 10, 2006 |
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