Figure
7th century (made)
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Figure of a seated ram, buff-white earthenware covered with a straw-coloured glaze, much of which is now missing. The legs are folded under in the usual manner and the head held up in an alert position. The figure is hollow and shows signs of some sketchy finishing, particularly on the chest where the joint of the two-piece mould is clearly visible.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Unglazed earthenware |
| Brief description | Figure of a ram, unglazed earthenware, tomb figure, China, Tang dynasty, 7th century |
| Physical description | Figure of a seated ram, buff-white earthenware covered with a straw-coloured glaze, much of which is now missing. The legs are folded under in the usual manner and the head held up in an alert position. The figure is hollow and shows signs of some sketchy finishing, particularly on the chest where the joint of the two-piece mould is clearly visible. |
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| Credit line | Mrs B. Z. Seligman Bequest |
| Production | Label, 1994 |
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| Accession number | FE.161-1974 |
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| Record created | January 8, 2009 |
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