One of Two Standing Court Attendants, Each Wearing a 'Liangdang' Breastplate and Official's Headgear, and Each with His Hands Clasped at His Waist
first third 6th century
Dimensions
70 x 22 x 10 cm (27 9/16 x 8 11/16 x 3 15/16 in.)
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