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Maker: Unknown
Hollow mould made earthenware dog with pricked up ears, clenched teeth, curled tail, and harness. Green lead glaze once covered the body. Fine terracotta biscuit.
It is possible to observe brilliance in the interior, where the two moulds joined.
Major crack runs full length of left hand flank. Glaze dissolves into silver iridescene. Glaze dissolves into silver iridescence in parts, and totally dissolved in others.
History note: Formerly on loan from 1979.
Bequeathed by Dr R.E.D. Harvey-Samuel
Height: 22.5 cm
Length: 26.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1992) by Harvey-Samuel, R. E. D.
Han Dynasty (BC 206 - AD 220)
Circa
-0206
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220
Inscription present: circular
Accession number: C.77-1992
Primary reference Number: 138236
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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