SculptureChinese8th century

Tomb Figurine in the Form of a Lion-Faced Earth Spirit

first half 8th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Sancai ("three-color") ware: molded white earthenware with emerald-green, caramel-brown, and clear 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

94.5 x 34 cm (37 3/16 x 13 3/8 in.)

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