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Horse: OC.1-1937

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Finely modelled earthenware horse, with great detail. It stands on all fours, in an alert position. With coloured glazes, bright brown all over, with a green saddle and rug, while the nose and mane are white. Harness with applied mouldings.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Cecil E. Byas

Measurements and weight

Height: 74.9 cm
Length: 80 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1937) by Byas, Cecil E.

Dating

T’ang Dynasty (618-906)
Circa 618 - 907

Materials used in production

Glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Applied
Moulding
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: OC.1-1937
Primary reference Number: 138396
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 19 July 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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