Figure
8th century (made)
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Figure of a duck, one of a pair, standing with head turned back preening its tail; earthenware splashed with mottled brown and blue lead glazes.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware splashed with lead glazes |
| Brief description | Figure of a duck, earthenware splashed with mottled brown and blue lead glazes, China, Tang dynasty, 8th century |
| Physical description | Figure of a duck, one of a pair, standing with head turned back preening its tail; earthenware splashed with mottled brown and blue lead glazes. |
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| Object history | Bought at £5 for the pair [C.964 to 965-1922]. |
| Production | Label, 1994 |
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| Accession number | C.965-1922 |
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| Record created | December 30, 2008 |
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