SculptureChinese8th century

Tomb Figurine in the Form of a Standing Woman, Her Hands Clasped aboove the Waist

8th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Molded white earthenware 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

H. 30.5 cm (12 in.)

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