Pilaster from the entrance to a tomb with stamped ornament showing dragons, lozenges, and spread-eagle birds in the Han style. The top is moulded as a bearded man, apotropaic in purpose.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Grey pottery pilaster, 206 BC–220 AD
Date supported
1942
Medium and material
Pottery
Dimensions
112 cm
Grant
120
Total cost
120
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