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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
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by Oscar Raphael, FSA
Height: 37 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1926) by Raphael, Oscar C.
Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Circa
618
-
906
Painting
Unglazed
Slip coating
Accession number: C.1-1926
Primary reference Number: 138209
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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