SculptureChinese6th century

Tomb Figurine in the Form of a Standing Court Attendant Wearing Official's Headgear (One of Two)

first third 6th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Cold-painted funerary ware: molded gray earthenware with cold-painted pigments over white gesso ground

Culture

Chinese

Period

Northern Wei, 386-534

Century

6th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 28.3 x W. 7 x D. 4 cm (11 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 1 9/16 in.)

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