SculptureChinese8th century

Tomb Figure in the Form of a Military Attendant Wearing Boots, 'Liangdang' Breastplate, and Headgear Emblazoned with a Descending Bird in Flight, the Attendant's Hands Clasped at His Chest, and Standing on a Perforated Rocky Base

first half 8th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Sancai ("three-color") ware: molded white earthenware with caramel-brown and emerald-green lead-fluxed glazes and with traces of cold-painted pigments on the unglazed areas

Culture

Chinese

Period

Tang dynasty, 618-907

Century

8th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 101.5 cm (39 15/16 in.)

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