SculptureChinese8th century

Standing Boar (One of Two)

first half 8th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Lead-glazed ware: molded, white earthenware with amber-brown, lead-fluxed glaze

Culture

Chinese

Period

Tang dynasty, 618-907

Century

8th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

12 x 18.5 x 7.5 cm (4 3/4 x 7 5/16 x 2 15/16 in.)

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