1st quarter 6th century
sight: H. 91.7 x W. 38.5 x D. 22.86 cm (36 1/8 x 15 3/16 x 9 in.) weight 163 lb.
Molded, gray earthenware with traces of cold-painted pigments
6th centuryChineseLight gray stone, probably sandstone. From the “Elephant Chapel,” Wangmugong Cave 王母宮石窟, Jingchuan, Gansu province.
6th centuryChineseGray limestone with traces of gesso and polychromy
6th centuryChineseWhite marble with polychromy
6th centuryChineseMolded, light gray earthenware with traces of cold-painted pigments and of gold leaf
6th centuryChineseMolded, gray earthenware with traces of cold-painted pigments
6th centuryChineseSandstone; from Tianlongshan Cave 2, near Taiyuan, Shanxi province
6th centuryChineseMolded, gray earthenware
6th centuryChineseMolded, brownish gray earthenware with cold-painted pigments
6th centuryChineseBronze; with inscription on the stand dated to 587
6th centuryChineseLead-glazed ware: molded, brick-red earthenware with medium-green, lead-fluxed glaze; cold-painted pigments over localized unglazed areas
6th-7th centuryChineseMedium gray limestone with traces of polychromy and gilding; Longmen style
6th centuryChinese