SculptureChinese8th century

Tomb Figurine in the Form of a Standing Lady

early 8th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Sancai ("three-color") ware: molded white earthenware with lead-fluxed amber-yellow and emerald-green glazes

Culture

Chinese

Period

Tang dynasty, 618-907

Century

8th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

30.5 cm (12 in.)

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