SculptureChinese6th century

Two Standing Male Figures, Each Wearing a Triple-Peaked Hat with Protective Neck Flap, One Figure Wearing a Cape, His Hands at His Side, and the Other with His Right Arm Raised, His Left at His Side

550 - 577

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Molded, gray earthenware with cold-painted pigment

Culture

Chinese

Period

Northern Qi, 550-577

Century

6th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

greatest dimen.: 31 cm (12 3/16 in.)

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