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figure, female

human history
  • Other Name

    Mingqi tomb figure

  • Description

    Tomb figure

    Mingqi tomb figure of Tang dynasty era. Made from earthenware and paint. The figure depicts a seated female attendant holding a flute. The figure has knees bent, tucked to her left side. The figure has a high top knot, long sleeves and a long skirt. A thin rectangular base. The figure has remnants of black, white, and yellow paint.

  • Place
    China
  • Accession Number
    1941.137
  • Accession Date
    1941
  • Other Id

    26271 (ethnology)

    26271.3 (ethnology)

    K2034 (ceramic)

    184-192 (Chinese Art Exhibition 1937)

    20/33 (Catalogue no)

  • Department

    Applied Arts and Design

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  • figure, female, 1941.137, K2034, 26271, 26271.3, 20/30, 20/3[3], © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • figure, female, 1941.137, K2034, 26271, 26271.3, 20/30, 20/3[3], © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • figure, female, 1941.137, K2034, 26271, 26271.3, 20/30, 20/3[3], © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • figure, female, 1941.137, K2034, 26271, 26271.3, 20/30, 20/3[3], © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • figure, female, 1941.137, K2034, 26271, 26271.3, 20/30, 20/3[3], © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • figure, female, 1941.137, K2034, 26271, 26271.3, 20/30, 20/3[3], © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • figure, female, 1941.137, K2034, 26271, 26271.3, 20/30, 20/3[3], © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • figure, female, 1941.137, K2034, 26271, 26271.3, 20/30, 20/3[3], © Auckland Museum CC BY

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