Sancai ("three-color") ware: molded white earthenware with emerald-green, caramel-brown, and clear lead-fluxed glazes and with traces of cold-painted pigments on the unglazed areas

8th centuryChinese

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Tomb Figurine in the Form of a Standing Lady (One from a Set)

Unknown Artist, first half 8th century

Sancai ("three-color") ware: molded white earthenware with lead-fluxed cobalt-blue glaze, the unglazed portions with traces of cold-painted pigments

8th centuryChinese

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Head of a Buddha

Unknown Artist, 8th century

Light gray stone, probably sandstone. From the “Elephant Chapel,” Wangmugong Cave 王母宮石窟, Jingchuan, Gansu province.

8th centuryChinese

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Tomb Figurine in the Form of a Saddled, Standing Horse with its Proper Right Leg Raised

Unknown Artist, first half of 8th century

Off-white earthenware with cold-painted pigments over white slip (or white gesso?) ground in localized areas

8th centuryChinese

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Pair of Standing, Helmeted, Armor-Clad, Bearded Guardian Warriors, One with Mouth Open, One with Mouth Closed, Each with Pointed Boots and a Hand Raised to Waist Level as if Grasping a Lance or Spear, and Standing on a Rocky Base from which Protrude the Head and Tail of a Snake

Unknown Artist, 7th cent. - early 8th cent.

Molded, gray earthenware with cold-painted pigments and gold leaf over white ground

7th-8th centuryChinese

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Head of a Guardian Figure (dvarapala)

Unknown Artist, c. 735

Light gray limestone with traces of gesso and pigment; from Tianlongshan Cave 17, near Taiyuan, Shanxi province

8th centuryChinese

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Helmeted, Armor-Clad Guardian Warrior with Pointed Boots, Standing on a Rocky Base, His Hands Raised to Waist Level

Unknown Artist, late 7th cent. - early 8th cent.

Molded, brick-red earthenware with cold-painted pigments and gold leaf over white ground

7th-8th centuryChinese

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Tomb Figure in the Form of a Military Attendant Wearing Boots, 'Liangdang' Breastplate, and Headgear Emblazoned with a Descending Bird in Flight, the Attendant's Hands Clasped at His Chest, and Standing on a Perforated Rocky Base

Unknown Artist, first half 8th century

Sancai ("three-color") ware: molded white earthenware with caramel-brown and emerald-green lead-fluxed glazes and with traces of cold-painted pigments on the unglazed areas

8th centuryChinese