Tomb Figure
Artist
Unknown
CultureChinese | Tang Dynasty
Date618-906
MediumCeramic
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/8 in. (25.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. James C. Perry in Memory of Nancy Nash Perry
Object number36.8.119
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 of cream-colored glaze, bodice area straw-colored skirt of deep green glaze which flows only to within an inch of the bottom. Facial features molded, hair or hat of high irregular shape, traces of red and black pigment on unglazed head. Figure hollow. Figure similar to 36.8.117.
Unknown
8th century A.D.
