Figure
Artist
Unknown
CultureChinese, Tang Dynasty
Date618-906
Mediumceramic, polychrome | Gilt
DimensionsOverall: 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number44.17.4B
Not on view
DescriptionTomb pottery figure of a lady. Standing figure holds scroll in both hands at waist, left hand above right. Traces of gold on scroll and on collar. Bodice and wide collar area have red pigment races, white on face, hands, center front skirt. Has topknot on head which leans to right. Conical hollow underneath. Heavy earth encrustation.
Unknown
8th century A.D.
