Tomb lining tile
Terms of Use
Usage Conditions ApplyAt 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 1968Eugene Meyer (1875-1959) and Agnes E. Meyer (1887-1970), Washington, DC, and Mt. Kisco, NY [1]From 1968Freer 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 -
Restrictions and Rights
Usage Conditions Apply
There are restrictions for re-using this media. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page.
The information presented on this website may be revised and updated at any time as ongoing research progresses or as otherwise warranted. Pending any such revisions and updates, information on this site may be incomplete or inaccurate or may contain typographical errors. Neither the Smithsonian nor its regents, officers, employees, or agents make any representations about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the information on the site. Use this site and the information provided on it subject to your own judgment. The National Museum of Asian Art welcomes information that would augment or clarify the ownership history of objects in their collections.
Keep Exploring
-
Related Resources
-
Date
-
Name
-
Place
-
Topic
-
Culture
-
Object Type