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

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

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number44.17.4A

Collections

Asian Art

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 106

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.