Accession Number1950/2.11
TitleSeated figure of a woman with bowls (originally part of the furnishings of a tomb)
Artist(s)ChineseArtist NationalityChinese (culture or style)Object Creation Date386-534Medium & Supportearthenware with traces of polychromeDimensions 4 15/16 in. ( 12.54 cm )
Credit LineGift of Dr. D.K. LieuLabel copyThis elegant clay figure was made for funeral purposes and would have been buried in the tomb with the deceased. The utensils in her hand designate her as the keeper in charge of servants who work with this kind of object.
Subject matterThis elegant clay figure was made for funeral purposes and would have been buried in the tomb with the deceased. The utensils in her hand designate her as the keeper in charge of servants who work with this kind of object.
Physical DescriptionThis is s clay figure of a seated woman wearing an officials cap and a robe. She is holding two bowls, shown in the action of pouring the contents from the larger bowl into the smaller bowl.
Primary Object Classification Sculpture Primary Object TypefigureAdditional Object Classification(s)CeramicCollection AreaAsianRightsIf you are interested in using an image for a publication, please visit
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Keywords
bowls (vessels)
figures (representations)
funerary art
seated figures
women (female humans)