One of a Pair of Southern Yellow Cattle (Zebu)
667-700
Physical Qualities
Earthenware with unfired pigment, 7 1/8 x 10 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (18.1 x 26.7 x 9.5 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of David K.E. Bruce
Object Number
1956.149.1
Southern yellow cattle have a prominent hump and long dewlap, the fold of loose skin hanging from the animal's throat. This breed of zebu cattle is found in southern China, Vietnam, and Taiwan. They were primarily used as draught animals to pull farm implements and carts, including those that transported coffins and other furnishing to tombs.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1956; The Baltimore Museum of Art on loan, 1956; David K.E. Bruce, Washington, D.C.; Mathias Komor Chinese Art, New York (E49 & E50)
Frances Klapthor, The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Chinese Mortuary Ceramics from the Collection," December 2008-December 2009.
Collection installation, "Asia. Tombs across China: Han Dynasty & Later," Levy Gallery, Baltimore Museum of Art, October 5, 2023-
Collection installation, "Asia. Tombs across China: Han Dynasty & Later," Levy Gallery, Baltimore Museum of Art, October 5, 2023-
On View at the BMA
