SculptureChinese7th century

Ox and Two-Wheeled Carriage

7th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Molded, medium gray earthenware with cold-painted pigments

Culture

Chinese

Period

Tang dynasty, 618-907

Century

7th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

26 x 40 x 19 cm (10 1/4 x 15 3/4 x 7 1/2 in.)

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