SculptureChinese8th century

Tomb Figurine in the Form of a Standing Lady (One from a Set)

first half 8th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Sancai ("three-color") ware: molded white earthenware with lead-fluxed cobalt-blue glaze, the unglazed portions with traces of cold-painted pigments

Culture

Chinese

Period

Tang dynasty, 618-907

Century

8th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

27 x 7.5 cm (10 5/8 x 2 15/16 in.)

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