Farmer figurine


Find This Item
Other Identifiers:
dams:207248 and OXKOBE_048
Institution:
Emory University
Sublocation:
Box 8, Folder 1
Call Number:
OX-MSS011
About This Item
Date Created:
1800 to 1894
Format:
Artifact
Genre:
figurines
Description / Abstract:
Ceramic figure of a seated farmer with a basket on his back. The artist and city of origin are unknown, but the craftsmanship of the object suggests the artist was not of high rank, also seen in the lack of a signature on the piece. It is unknown if the Old Farmer was meant to resemble a particular historical, religious, or folk figure.
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Agriculture
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Japan
About This Item
Date Created:
1800 to 1894
Format:
Artifact
Genre:
figurines
Description / Abstract:
Ceramic figure of a seated farmer with a basket on his back. The artist and city of origin are unknown, but the craftsmanship of the object suggests the artist was not of high rank, also seen in the lack of a signature on the piece. It is unknown if the Old Farmer was meant to resemble a particular historical, religious, or folk figure.
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Agriculture
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Japan
Find This Item
Other Identifiers:
dams:207248 and OXKOBE_048
Institution:
Emory University
Sublocation:
Box 8, Folder 1
Call Number:
OX-MSS011