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Standing female tomb figure. Grey earthenware, press-moulded, with traces of black, red and white cold pigment. The figure wears layered robes which flare out in a trumpet-shape at the bottom. There are traces of red painting in earth colours and traces of white, cold pigment on the robe. Long inner sleeves cover her clasped hands which are folded across her stomach. Her hair hangs down her back and is knotted at the bottom; traces of black pigment can be seen on her hair.

Notes

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

Legal notes

Bequeathed by H.S. Reitlinger, 1950; transferred from the Reitlinger Trust, 1991.

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 9.9 cm
Height: 31.4 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

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Components of the work

Decoration composed of cold paint ( black, red and white)

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Press-moulding : Grey earthenware, press-moulded, decorated with black, red and white cold pigment

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: round label with serrated edge

  • Text: 252
  • Method of creation: Inscribed in pen
  • Type: Label

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.586-1991
Primary reference Number: 20929
Old object number: CHICER/265

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

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

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