SculptureChinese14th-17th century

Head from a Figurine in the Form of a Court Lady with Elaborate Coiffure

14th-17th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Ming "sancai" (three-color) ware: molded brick-red earthenware with lead-fluxed emerald green, black, and clear glazes over white slip, the flesh portions with golden lacquer over the glaze

Culture

Chinese

Period

Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

Century

14th-17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 15.2 cm (6 in.)

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