first half 8th century
H. 38.2 x L. 36.8 x D. 12 cm (15 1/16 x 14 1/2 x 4 3/4 in.)
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
8th centuryChineseMonochrome lead-glazed ware: white earthenware with lead-fluxed, amber-brown glaze
8th centuryChineseMolded brick red earthenware with cold-painted pigments over white ground
7th-8th centuryChineseMolded, brick-red earthenware with cold-painted pigments and oxidized silver leaf over white ground
8th centuryChineseMolded, white earthenware with cold-painted pigments
8th centuryChineseMolded, reddish buff earthenware with traces of cold-painted pigments over white ground
8th centuryChineseMolded, white earthenware with cold-painted pigments, gold leaf, and oxidized silver leaf
8th centuryChineseMolded, medium gray earthenware with cold-painted pigments and gold leaf over white ground
7th-8th centuryChineseGilt bronze
8th-9th centuryChineseMolded, white earthenware with cold-painted pigments
8th centuryChineseGilt bronze with settings for ornaments of stone or glass (now lost)
8th centuryChineseMolded, white earthenware with cold-painted black pigment
7th-8th centuryChinese