SculptureChinese7th century

Tomb Figurine in the Form of a Female Equestrian on a Standing Saddled Horse (one of two)

early 7th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Lead-glazed ware: molded white earthenware with straw-yellow, lead-fluxed glaze and with traces of cold-painted red and black pigments over the glaze

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

H. 29.8 x Diam. 20.3 cm (11 3/4 x 8 in.)

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