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Figurine

Title

Figurine

Year/Period

Tang dynasty (618-906)

Region

China

Dimension

Object size: H3.8 x W16.8 x D8.5 cm

Accession No.

1997-02127

Collection of

Asian Civilisations Museum

This earthenware prostrating figurine was part of a group of tomb figurines buried during the Tang dynasty (618-906). This figurine was probably decorated with overglaze orange and black before but these overglaze colours have faded with time and only traces of these colours are visible now. The custom of making ‘mingqi’ or burial wares was an ancient one. It is thought these wares were necessary for the deceased in the next world. Elaborate groups of burial wares were also a display of wealth and social status.