Figurine

386-534 · Figurine

May one see it?

Yes, receiving visitors

Victoria and Albert Museum

London, United Kingdom

RoomChina, Room 44

On public display.

Checked: 7 days ago
In this state since: Sep 25, 2026
Source: The museum's own collection data

On the map Museum page

About the sculpture

Chinese grave goods in ancient times included replicas of domestic and wild animals made from pottery but in reduced size, such as this figure of a duck. The grave goods would allow the deceased to continue a similar life style in the underworld.

Victoria and Albert Museum

Particulars

Accession number: C.814-1936

In the catalog

Six Dynasties China

Sources

Victoria and Albert Museum: the museum's own open data · fetched 7 days ago
Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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