Art Resource - ART201379

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Earthenware model of a cart with bullock and human figures, Six Dynasties period, 6th century. The bull pulling the cart is flanked by two men. Their features show that they are not Chinese. Underneath the bull is a jug. From the time of the Han dynasty (206 BC-220) tomb models showing aspects of daily life were common in China. After the fall of the Han dynasty the spectacular range of funerary models diminished, reappearing only after a few centuries with a new emphasis on figures, rather than buildings which had been more common in the Han. This model has been scientifically tested by a method known as thermoluminescence, which may be used for dating ceramic objects. It is a relatively rare piece, which anticipates the large tomb figure industry which grew from the seventh century. OA, 1925.10-15.3

Location British Museum/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART201379

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 6000px × 5103px

Photo Credit Erich Lessing / Art Resource, NY

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