Tomb figure

Description

Tomb figure of a Central Asian groom in earthenware, partially glazed with sancai glaze of varying shades of ochre on the body, wearing cloth cap, narrow-sleeved robe and long boots: China, Tang Dynasty, 7th century AD

Museum reference

A.1949.178

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Tomb figure

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

7th century

Style / Culture

Tang Dynasty, Chinese

Materials

Earthenware

Physical description

Buff earthenware; coat glazed a rich orange brown; head unglazed but bearing traces of pigmentation

Exhibitions

• Window on the World (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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