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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Small Tomb Sculpture in the Form of a Seated Dog
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Small Tomb Sculpture in the Form of a Seated Dog

Artist Unknown
CultureChinese | Tang Dynasty
Date8th century
MediumWhite earthenware with a lead fluxed caramel-brown glaze over molded decorations
DimensionsOverall: 4 5/8 x 2 in. (11.7 x 5.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. James C. Perry in Memory of Nancy Nash Perry
Object number36.8.115
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DescriptionCeramic model of a seated dog, molded in two halves with mark running through forehead, nose and chest. Piece is hollow with front legs separated to see inside. Straw glaze flows irregularly to base with one inch of exposed body at dog's left leg. Small spot of green glaze on chest.

Exhibition History"Man's Best Friends," Selden Arcade, Norfolk, VA, August 27 - October 19, 2013.
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