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Figure: C.585-1991

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Description

Seated female tomb figure. Black surfaced, grey earthenware, with remnants of cold paint.

Notes

History note: H.S. Reitlinger (d.1950); the Reitlinger Trust, Maidenhead, from which transferred in 1991.

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 48.6 cm
Height: 54.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1950) by Reitlinger, Henry Scipio

Dating

Western Han
Han Dynasty (BC 206 - AD 220)
-0206 - 8

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Decoration composed of cold paint

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Moulding : Figure, moulded, decorated with cold paint

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.585-1991
Primary reference Number: 20918
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

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

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