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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Tomb Sculpture in the Form of a Standing Lady
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Tomb Sculpture in the Form of a Standing Lady

Artist Unknown
Date8th century A.D.
Mediumceramic, gray earthenware with traces of cold painted pigments
DimensionsOverall: 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm)
ClassificationsAsian art
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number44.17.6B
Terms
  • Red
  • White
  • Black
  • Green
  • China
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On View
On view
DescriptionTomb pottery figure of a lady. Figure stands with hands at waist, right fist resting on left wrist. Traces of red on bodice, wide collar has some trace of white paint and black design in a comma shape. Some red on lips, white on face. Wears high chignon or hat in shape of a "Y: at top of head. Wide sash falls from collar in back with traces of green. Details of robe incised; shoes have turned up toes. Small hollow area underneath.