SculptureChinese6th century

Standing, Bearded, Elderly Male Figure with Bulging Eyes, Arched Brows, Pointed Hat, and Sleeved Cloak Draped over the Shoulders, His Hands Raised to Chest Level in a Gesture

first third 6th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Molded, gray earthenware with cold-painted red pigment over white ground

Culture

Chinese

Period

Northern Wei, 386-534

Century

6th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

33.3 x 15.5 x 5.5 cm (13 1/8 x 6 1/8 x 2 3/16 in.)

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