Mortuary Figurine

C201

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Mingqi
Object Number C201
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Eastern Han Dynasty
Date Made Eastern Han Dynasty
Section Asian
Materials Clay
Technique Mold Made | Fired
Iconography Woman
Description

Mortuary figurine of a woman kneeling. Slate gray clay. Probably a kitchen maid. Rolling out bread on a board? 2 part mold, front and back. Good piece, rare specimen.

Credit Line The Chinese Expedition, Carl W. Bishop, 1916

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