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, polychrome, gilt, gray earthenware with traces of cold painted pigments

DimensionsOverall: 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm)

ClassificationsAsian art

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number44.17.4A

Terms

Lady
Gold
White
Green
Red
China

Collections

Asian Art

On View

On view

DescriptionTomb pottery figure of a lady. Figure stands looking slightly to left, hands at waist holding scroll with traces of gold, left hand above right, white pigment traces on face, chest, hands, green on bodice and sleeves. Red traces on collar. Pointed topknot on head leans to right. Conical hollow underneath.