Mingqi (human figure)
Maker
Sichuan province
Label TextAlthough not as elegant or refined as their glazed or painted counterparts from the central plains region, the Eastern Han pottery mingqi, of Sichuan, has a vitality and expressive force unparalleled in any other regional style. This contorted figure is an excellent example of the distinctive appearance.
Object number93.21
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, "Chinese Art: A Seattle Perspective", December 22, 2007 - July 26, 2009 (12/22/2007 - 7/26/2009)Credit LineGift in honor of Millard B. Rogers
Dimensions8 x 4 3/8 x 3 in. (20.32 x 11.11 x 7.62 cm)
MediumCeramic
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