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Tomb figure

Description

Tomb figure of a slender standing woman in earthenware, with partial green and ochre sancai glaze on body but unglazed head and neck, wearing long shawl or scarf: China, Tang Dynasty, 7th century AD

Museum reference

A.1958.138

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Tomb figure

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

7th century

Style / Culture

Tang Dynasty, Chinese

Materials

Earthenware

Physical description

Pale buff earthenware; orange and green glazes

Exhibitions

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

On display

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