Figure Group
025-220 (Made)
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In the Han dynasty (206BC-AD220) grave goods included replicas of men and animals performing their daily duties, made from pottery but in reduced size, such as this model of a man riding an ox cart. The grave goods would allow the deceased to continue a similar life style in the underworld.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware with traces of white slip and red pigment |
| Brief description | Man on an ox cart, Cer, China, Han, Painted |
| Physical description | Figures of Bullock, Wagon and Driver. |
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| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee |
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| Summary | In the Han dynasty (206BC-AD220) grave goods included replicas of men and animals performing their daily duties, made from pottery but in reduced size, such as this model of a man riding an ox cart. The grave goods would allow the deceased to continue a similar life style in the underworld. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | CIRC.100-1935 |
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| Record created | July 20, 2006 |
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