Porcelain figurine of Sun Simiao 孫思邈, 1980-1984?
Item
Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/8/13/2/39
Scope and Contents
This is a porcelain figurine of Sun Simiao 孫思邈 (died AD 682) on a dark green stand with the words 孫思邈 written in gold on the stand. The figurine can be removed from the stand. The figurine is mainly white with minimal colouring of the clothing and seat. Signed 李約瑟博士存 ('for Dr. Joseph Needham') and dated by Ma Boying 馬伯英 Aug. 1984.
Dates
- Creation: 1980-1984?
Biographical / Historical
Sun Simiao (died AD 682) was a famous physician of the Sui/Tang dynasties.
Extent
1 object(s) : Porcelain
Language of Materials
Chinese
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Given to Joseph Needham by Ma Boying 馬伯英 in Aug. 1984.
Dimensions
Width: 14cm, Depth: 10cm, Height: 21cm.
Repository Details
Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository
Contact:
Needham Research Institute
8 Sylvester Road
Cambridge CB3 9AF United Kingdom
+441223 762157
Library@nri.cam.ac.uk
Needham Research Institute
8 Sylvester Road
Cambridge CB3 9AF United Kingdom
+441223 762157
Library@nri.cam.ac.uk