SculptureChinese6th century

One of Two Standing, Mustachioed Male Figures, Each Wearing a Cape and a Full, Rounded Hat with Protective Neck and Ear Flap, and Each with His Hands Clasped at the Waist and Concealed under His Cape

550 - 577

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Molded, gray earthenware with cold-painted pigments

Culture

Chinese

Period

Northern Qi, 550-577

Century

6th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 27.5 x W. 8 x D. 7.5 cm (10 13/16 x 3 1/8 x 2 15/16 in.)

Provenance

Anthony M. Solomon, New York (by 2003), gift; to Harvard University Art Museums, 2003.

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