SculptureChinese8th century

Standing Court Lady with a Very Elaborate Coiffure, a Shawl, and Upturned Shoes, Her Hands Clasped at the Waist and Concealed beneath the Long Shawl

first half 8th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Molded, white earthenware with cold-painted pigments

Culture

Chinese

Period

Tang dynasty, 618-907

Century

8th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

44 x 11.5 x 10 cm (17 5/16 x 4 1/2 x 3 15/16 in.)

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