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Five Appliqué Figures

Han dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE) style
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Five Appliqué Figures
  • Period: Han dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE) style
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Silver
  • Dimensions: a. Horse and cart: L. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm); H. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)
    b. First man on horse: H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); W. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)
    c. 2nd man on horse: H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
    d. 1st man on foot: H. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm)
    e. 2nd man on foot: H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Gift of Ernest Erickson Foundation, 1985
  • Object Number: 1985.214.59a–e
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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