Tomb figure

Description

Tomb figure of a horse on base, of glazed buff earthenware with saddle and saddle-cloth showing remains of decoration in unfired red pigment: China, Tang dynasty, 7th - 8th century

Museum reference

A.1937.5

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Tomb figure

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

7th - 8th century

Style / Culture

Tang Dynasty, Chinese

Materials

Earthenware

Physical description

Glazed buff earthenware; saddle and saddle-cloth showing remains of decoration in unfired red pigment

On display

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