Funerary Sculpture of an Official

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Funerary Sculpture of an Official

China, Middle Tang dyansty, about 700-800
Sculpture
Molded earthenware with incised decoration, polychrome (sancai) glaze, and traces of paint
47 1/2 x 11 x 12 in. (120.65 x 27.94 x 30.48 cm)
Gift of Leon Lidow (M.75.77.1)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Kuwayama, George.  Funerary Art of China:  Han Through T'ang Dynasties.  Los Angeles, CA:  Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1973.
  • Kuwayama, George.  The Joy of Collecting:  Far Eastern Art From The Lidow Collection.  Los Angeles, CA:  Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1979.
  • Kuwayama, George.  Funerary Art of China:  Han Through T'ang Dynasties.  Los Angeles, CA:  Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1973.
  • Kuwayama, George.  The Joy of Collecting:  Far Eastern Art From The Lidow Collection.  Los Angeles, CA:  Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1979.
  • Price, Lorna.  Masterpieces from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.  Los Angeles:  Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1988.
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