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Funerary Sculpture of a Pair of SoldiersEarly Tang dynasty, about 618-700

Not on view
Painted ceramic sculpture of a standing armored warrior with clenched fists, wearing layered plate armor with remnants of red and white pigment, viewed from the front
Ceramic funerary figure of a standing armored warrior, with traces of white and earth-toned pigment, wearing a helmet, breastplate with circular bosses, and layered armor skirt; frontal pose with fists raised at sides.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Funerary Sculpture of a Pair of Soldiers
Place Made
China
Date Made
Early Tang dynasty, about 618-700
Medium
Molded earthenware with incised decoration and traces of slip and paint
Dimensions
Height: 22 5/8 in. (57.47 cm)
Credit Line
The Pfaffinger Foundation Collection
Accession Number
48.3.22-.23
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art