Name/Title
Fisherman FigurineDescription
Glazed ceramic figurine of fisherman, fishing pole wrapped separately. He is caring a fish.Context
These figures come from a factory kiln in Shiwan, Guangdong. The mud men were made popular during the Tang dynasty. Initially, the figures were all handmade and were used to keep the economy afloat during dry seasons. Modern mud men are now made from moulds.Acquisition
Accession
T1235Source or Donor
Paul Duffield and Donna Stadtmore, Harold Stadtmore & Dr. Donna Duffield Co-TrusteeMade/Created
Place
District
ShiwanState/Province
GuangdongCountry
ChinaContinent
AsiaNotes
Date: late 19th cLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
FigurineNomenclature Secondary Object Term
StatueNomenclature Primary Object Term
SculptureNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsLegacy Lexicon
Object Name
Sculpture, CeramicDimensions
Height
3-1/4 inWidth
8-1/2 inDepth
4-1/4 in