Tomb figure

Description

Tomb figure of a lady attendant in earthenware with traces of pigment, standing clad in a long flowing low-cut robe with hands clasped in front: China, Tang Dynasty, 7th - 8th century AD

Museum reference

A.1922.214

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Tomb figure

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

7th - 8th century

Style / Culture

Tang Dynasty, Chinese

Materials

Earthenware

Physical description

Light coloured clay, unglazed; traces of red and green paint

Exhibitions

• Looking East: The Lady Ivy Wu Gallery (29 Jul 2011 - 08 Jun 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland