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Horse Groom
7th-8th century (Tang dynasty)
Earthenware ceramic, paint
(China )
(China )
This bearded figure was likely modeled on a person from the northwestern provinces far from the Tang capital. His clothing style also suggests he came from central Asia.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
William T. / Henry Walters Collection, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 6/14/1960 | Treatment | cleaned |
Geographies
China (Place of Origin)
Measurements
Overall w/ base, H: 14 9/16 × W: 5 1/16 × L: 5 11/16 in. (37 × 12.9 × 14.5 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters, before 1931
Accession Number
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In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
49.2331