Although 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.
Ceramic
8 x 4 3/8 x 3 in. (20.32 x 11.11 x 7.62 cm)
Gift in honor of Millard B. Rogers
93.21
Not currently on view
Resources
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, "Chinese Art: A Seattle Perspective", December 22, 2007 - July 26, 2009 (12/22/2007 - 7/26/2009)
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