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Figure of Shou Lao

A work made of lead-glazed earthenware with polychrome decoration.
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  • A work made of lead-glazed earthenware with polychrome decoration.

Date:

c. 1750

Artist:

England, Staffordshire

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Status

Currently Off View

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Title

Figure of Shou Lao

Place

Staffordshire (Object made in)

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Made 1745–1755

Medium

Lead-glazed earthenware with polychrome decoration

Dimensions

17.2 × 6.7 × 6.1 cm (6 3/4 × 2 5/8 × 2 3/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Robert J. Dunham

Reference Number

1945.379

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