SculptureChinese8th century

Tomb Figurine in the Form of a Court Attendant Wearing Upturned Shoes, 'Liangdang' Breastplate, and Official's Headgear, with His Hands Clasped at His Chest, and Standing on a Rocky Base

first half 8th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Molded light gray 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

91.2 x 29.2 cm (35 7/8 x 11 1/2 in.)

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