Tomb lining tile

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At A Glance

  • Period

    220-265
  • Geography

    China
  • Material

    Unglazed earthenware
  • Dimension

    H x W x D: 38.2 x 38.5 x 6.3 cm (15 1/16 x 15 3/16 x 2 1/2 in)
  • Accession Number

    F1968.55
  • EDAN ID

    edanmdm:fsg_F1968.55

Object Details

  • Description

    Terracotta flat brick, tomb lining, two men and unmounted horse; high relief.
  • Provenance

    From at least 1967 to 1968
    Eugene Meyer (1875-1959) and Agnes E. Meyer (1887-1970), Washington, DC, and Mt. Kisco, NY [1]
    From 1968
    Freer Gallery of Art, given by Agnes E. Meyer, 1968 [2]
    Notes:
    [1] The object is included in Agnes E. Meyer’s Deed of Gift, listed as no. 39 in the document’s Annex, dated July 24, 1967, copy in object file.
    [2] See Agnes E. Meyer’s Deed of Gift, cited in note 1.
  • Collection

    Freer Gallery of Art Collection
  • Previous custodian or owner

    Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer ((1875-1959) and (1887-1970))
  • Origin

    China
  • Credit Line

    Gift of Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer
  • Type

    Architectural Element
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