Tomb Sculpture in the Form of a Standing Goose
Artist
Unknown
CultureChinese | Han Dynasty | Eastern Han Period
Date0-300
MediumBrick red earthenware, with lead fluxed emerald glaze
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (16.5 x 5.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. James C. Perry in memory of Nancy Nash Perry
Object number36.8.113
Not on view
DescriptionTomb pottery figure of a goose. Goose is of simple form with outstretched neck. Wings indicated by incised outlines; orange pigment on beak, legs and tip of tail, black pigment on eye and line under wings and tail. Piece is not perforated between legs for support and is hollow.
Unknown
8th century A.D.
