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Horse’s head: OC.4-1942

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

Titles

Horse’s head

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Grey earthenware horse head made from two moulds, then joined and seamed. A slip covers the biscuit, and then the figure was painted red with black and white trim. There are thin lines designating teeth.

While there are peg holes for ears, the ears themselves are missing.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

Bequeathed by E. Maurice B. Ingram

Measurements and weight

Height: 14.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1942) by Ingram, Edward Maurice Berkeley

Dating

Hei Dynasty 386-535
386 CE - 535 CE

Materials used in production

Pottery
Paint
Slip

Techniques used in production

Painting
Unglazed
Slip coating

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Identification numbers

Accession number: OC.4-1942
Primary reference Number: 138403
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 26 November 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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