SculptureChinese7th century

Tomb Figurine in the Form of a Standing Lady

7th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Lead-glazed funerary ware: molded white earthenware with traces of lead-fluxed, pale yellow glaze and with further traces of overglaze cold-painted pigments

Culture

Chinese

Period

Sui (581-618) to Tang (618-907) dynasty

Century

7th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

21.5 cm (8 7/16 in.)

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