SculptureChinese7th century

Female Court Musician Holding a 'Pipa', from the tomb sculpture set: Four Kneeling, Female Court Musicians (One with a 'Pipa', or Lute, and One with Cymbals), Each of the Four with a High-Waisted, Striped Dress or Skirt and with Long Hair Arranged in Two Buns

7th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Molded, white earthenware with traces of cold-painted pigments

Culture

Chinese

Period

Tang dynasty, 618-907

Century

7th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 18 × W. 12 × D. 11.5 cm (7 1/16 × 4 3/4 × 4 1/2 in.)

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