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Title
Ceramic: tile
Description
One unglazed light tan earthenware roof ridge tile surmounted by a stylised horse with an over-sized head. Incised details of horse's mane and saddle and incised wave patterns where horse's legs join base of tile.
Source
Rewi Alley
Provenance
Given by Alley to Owen Jackson (1919-2008) of the Friends' Ambulance Unit in China (1945-1947) in 1946 to present to Canterbury Museum. From ruined temple near Dunhuang. In 1956, loaned to the Rewi Alley Chinese Art and Crafts Exhibition, held at the Provincial Council Chambers, Christchurch.
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
225x115x235mm (l x w x h)
Museum Ac. No.
C1947.7
Usage Rights
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Period
Han Dynasty (206 B.C.- 220 A.D.)
Collection
Citation
“Ceramic: tile,” China, Art and Cultural Diplomacy, accessed December 22, 2024, http://rewialleyart.nz/items/show/839.