Tomb Sculpture in the Form of a Standing Lady
Artist
Unknown
CultureChinese | Tang Dynasty
Date8th century A.D.
MediumCeramic | White earthenware with lead fluxed glaze; cold painted pigments on the face and hair
DimensionsOverall: 10 x 2 1/4 in. (25.4 x 5.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. James C. Perry in Memory of Nancy Nash Perry
Object number36.8.117
Not on view
DescriptionTomb pottery figure of a woman. Woman stands with hands before her underneath a long scarf which encircles her shoulders and hangs to knees in front. Scarf is green glazed, bodice area cream-colored, skirt is straw glazed. Two large green drips from scarf fall down her back. Facial features molded, hair or hat of high irregular shape. Traces of red and black pigment on unglazed head. Figure hollow.
Unknown
8th century A.D.
