One of a Pair of Earth Spirit Tomb Figurines in the Form of Fantastic Winged Creatures (Feline Face)
SculptureChinese7th century

One of a Pair of Earth Spirit Tomb Figurines in the Form of Fantastic Winged Creatures (Feline Face)

early 7th century

Classification
Sculpture
Medium
Lead-glazed funerary ware: molded white earthenware with lead-fluxed pale yellow glaze
Culture
Chinese
Period
Sui (581-618) to Tang (618-907) dynasty
Century
7th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

27.7 x 13.2 x 16.3 cm (10 7/8 x 5 3/16 x 6 7/16 in.)

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