New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Tomb Sculpture in the Form of a Standing Lady

Artist Unknown

CultureChinese, Tang Dynasty

Date8th century A.D.

Mediumceramic, gray earthenware with traces of cold painted pigments

DimensionsOverall: 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm)

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number44.17.6B

Collections

Asian Art

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 106

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.