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Tomb tile
Tomb tile

Tomb tile

Place of OriginCentral Plains, China
Date25-220
PeriodEastern Han period (25-220)
MaterialsEarthenware
DimensionsH. 11 in x W. 34 in x D. 1 1/2 in, H. 27.9 cm x W. 86.4 cm x D. 3.8 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60S210
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
On view
LocationGallery 15
More Information
Stamped on this hollow tomb brick are multiple images of chariots and horses, a divine bird, and a row of simple trees. It is possible that the chariot scene represents the procession to a burial.
Subject
  • chariot
  • bird
  • horse
  • tree