SculptureChinese8th century

One of Two Standing Officials, Each with Upturned Shoes, a 'Liangdang' Breastplate, and a Military Official's Headgear Emblazoned with a Descending Bird, and Each with His Hands Clasped at His Waist and Concealed within His Sleeves

first half 8th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Molded, white earthenware with cold-painted pigments

Culture

Chinese

Period

Tang dynasty, 618-907

Century

8th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

81.5 x 26 x 23 cm (32 1/16 x 10 1/4 x 9 1/16 in.)

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