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Tomb figure, Eunuch

caise you tao huan yong 彩色釉陶宦俑

618-907 | J. W. N. Munthe

Starting in the Han dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE) anthropomorphic grave goods were produced in miniature form according to their function. Thus, for example, soldiers, musicians, servants, officials, or eunuchs stood in the individual tomb chambers. Clay figures were produced using models.

Starting in the Han dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE) anthropomorphic grave goods were produced in miniature form according to their function. Thus, for example, soldiers, musicians, servants, officials, or eunuchs stood in the individual tomb chambers. Clay figures were produced using models.

Collection:
J. W. N. Munthe

Time:
618-907

Object Name
Tomb figure, Eunuch

Culture
Tang

Material/technology:
Fired clay, glazed

Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien

Period
Tang Dynasty

Invs.
88271