Standing, Bearded, Foreign Male Figure, Probably a Merchant or Groom, Wearing a Rounded Cap and Pointed Boots, His Hair Falling in Locks, Right Hand Raised to His Shoulder, Left Hand Positioned at His Waist
SculptureChinese6th century

Standing, Bearded, Foreign Male Figure, Probably a Merchant or Groom, Wearing a Rounded Cap and Pointed Boots, His Hair Falling in Locks, Right Hand Raised to His Shoulder, Left Hand Positioned at His Waist

first third 6th century

Classification
Sculpture
Medium
Molded, gray earthenware with cold-painted pigments
Culture
Chinese
Period
Northern Wei, 386-534
Century
6th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

27 x 7 x 4.5 cm (10 5/8 x 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 in.)

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