SculptureChinese8th century

Standing, Plump Male Court Attendant with Pointed Shoes and Informal Headgear, His Clenched Left Hand Raised to His Chest, His Clenched Right Hand at His Side

mid 8th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Molded, reddish buff earthenware with traces of cold-painted pigments over white ground

Culture

Chinese

Period

Tang dynasty, 618-907

Century

8th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 45 x W. 15.5 x D. 12.8 cm (17 11/16 x 6 1/8 x 5 1/16 in.)

Provenance

Anthony M. Solomon, New York (by 2003), gift; to Harvard University Art Museums, 2003.

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