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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.
History note: H.S. Reitlinger (d.1950); the Reitlinger Trust, Maidenhead, from which transferred in 1991.
Bequeathed by H.S. Reitlinger, 1950; transferred from the Reitlinger Trust, 1991.
Diameter: 9.9 cm
Height: 31.4 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1950) by Reitlinger, Henry Scipio
Western Han
Han Dynasty (BC 206 - AD 220)
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Decoration composed of cold paint ( black, red and white)
Press-moulding : Grey earthenware, press-moulded, decorated with black, red and white cold pigment
Inscription present: round label with serrated edge
Accession number: C.586-1991
Primary reference Number: 20929
Old object number: CHICER/265
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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