7th century
H. 18 × W. 12 × D. 11.5 cm (7 1/16 × 4 3/4 × 4 1/2 in.)
Light gray stone, probably sandstone, with traces of pigment. From the “Elephant Chapel,” Wangmugong Cave 王母宮石窟, Jingchuan, Gansu province.
7th centuryChineseMolded, white earthenware with traces of cold-painted pigments
7th centuryChineseMolded brick red earthenware with cold-painted pigments over white ground
7th-8th centuryChineseMolded, brick-red earthenware with cold-painted pigments and gold leaf over white ground
7th-8th centuryChineseLead-glazed ware: molded, white earthenware with traces of straw-yellow, lead-fluxed glaze, and cold-painted pigments
6th-7th centuryChineseMolded, medium gray earthenware with cold-painted pigments
7th centuryChineseMolded, gray earthenware with cold-painted pigments over white ground
7th-8th centuryChineseGray earthenware with cold-painted pigments over white ground
7th centuryChineseMolded off-white earthenware with cold-painted pigments over thin white ground
7th centuryChineseLimestone with polychromy and gilding
6th-7th centuryChineseWhite marble. Probably from Hebei province.
7th centuryChineseGilt bronze; with spurious inscription on pedestal and on back of the halo
6th-7th centuryChinese