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Figure of buffalo

Title

Figure of buffalo

Year/Period

Northern Wei dynasty (386-535 CE)

Region

China

Material

Earthenware

Technique

Moulded, incised

Dimension

Object size: H20.5 x L24.0 x W8.0 cm,
Object size: Tail: L6.0 cm

Accession No.

C-1468

Collection of

Asian Civilisations Museum

Credit Line

Purchased with funds from The Shaw Foundation

This grey pottery buffalo was a funerary item found in the tombs of ruling elite to provide for their afterlife. It has a series of incised lines on its neck. The horns and legs are applied separately. The harness appear as low relief. The custom of making ‘mingqi’ or burial wares was an ancient practice. Elaborate groups of burial wares were also a display of wealth and social status.