Tomb figure

Description

Tomb figure of a saddled horse in earthenware with white slip, showing traces of unfired red and black pigment: China, Tang Dynasty, 7th century AD

Museum reference

A.1924.893

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Tomb figure

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

7th century

Style / Culture

Tang Dynasty, Chinese

Materials

Earthenware

Physical description

Soft white pottery; covered with a white slip and showing traces of unfired red and black pigment

Exhibitions

• Window on the World (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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