Burial Sculpture in the Form of a Standing Lady
Artist
Unknown
CultureChinese | Tang Dynasty
Date8th century A.D.
MediumCeramic | Sancai ware | White earthenware with variegated, lead-fluxed glazed over molded decorations
DimensionsOverall: 8 3/8 x 2 in. (21.3 x 5.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. James C. Perry in Memory of Nancy Nash Perry
Object number36.8.108
Not on view
DescriptionTomb pottery figure of a woman. Woman stands straight with hands folded together at waist under a long scarf which goes around her neck. Features molded, wears high hat of irregular shape. Scarf green, bodice area cream glazed, lower part is straw colored. Head and leg area of figure unglazed. Figure is partially hollow.Published ReferencesMoss, Joseph A., _Objects of Sui and Tang_ ("this type of dress can be seen on late 7th century figures but normally associated with 8th century").
Unknown
8th century A.D.
