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One of a Pair of Southern Yellow Cattle (Zebu)

667-700

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One of a Pair of Southern Yellow Cattle (Zebu)

667-700

Physical Qualities Earthenware with unfired pigment, 7 x 10 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (17.8 x 26.7 x 9.5 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of David K.E. Bruce
Object Number 1956.149.2
Southern Yellow cattle, a Chinese breed depicted here, were primarily used as draught animals to pull farm implements and carts, including those that transported coffins and other furnishings to tombs. Usually yellow or brown in color, the breed is distinguished by a prominent hump and long dewlap, the fold of loose skin hanging from an animal’s throat.
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.

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