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Soldier: C.1-1926

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

A fine powdery white earthenware male soldier, mould made. The figure is standing to attention on a small rectangular base. He wears a skull tight helmet, and a small cape which covers the belted tunic, which is overlaid with iron plate armor. Underneath this, the soldier is wearing a padded, quilted garment.
The figure has traces of white slip and red, green and black paint. Under ultra violet light, traces of saffron coloured paint can also be found on the lower tunic, lappets, face and hands.
Since there is no hole through the fists, perhaps at one time the hands rested on a sword.

The head has been glued back on to the body

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Oscar Raphael, FSA

Measurements and weight

Height: 37 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1926) by Raphael, Oscar C.

Dating

Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Circa 618 - 906

Materials used in production

Paint
Slip
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Painting
Unglazed
Slip coating

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1-1926
Primary reference Number: 138209

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 22 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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