Tomb figure

Description

Tomb figure of dancing woman in dark grey earthenware, with white slip and remains of pigments, wearing a long robe with long rolled-back sleeves: China, Han Dynasty, 206 BC - 221 AD

Museum reference

A.1949.2

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Tomb figure

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

206 BC - 221

Style / Culture

Han Dynasty, Chinese

Materials

Earthenware

Physical description

Dark grey pottery with a white slip; remains of unfired red and black pigments

Exhibitions

• Looking East: The Lady Ivy Wu Gallery (29 Jul 2011 - 08 Jun 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland