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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 standing person in long robes with a low neckline exposing what appears to be ribs. The figure has hair up in a top knot and has large earlobes. The figure has remnants of black and white paint with some remaining yellow detailing on the robes. On the base is a hole exposing the hollow interior.

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

    26275.1 (ethnology)

    K362 (ceramic)

    193-194 (Chinese Art Exhibition 1937)

  • Department

    Applied Arts and Design

figure, K362, 26275.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY

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  • figure, K362, 26275.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • figure, K362, 26275.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • figure, K362, 26275.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • figure, K362, 26275.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • figure, K362, 26275.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • figure, K362, 26275.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • figure, K362, 26275.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • figure, K362, 26275.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY
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  • figure

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