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Funerary Sculpture of a SoldierSui dynasty, 581-618

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Ceramic Tang-dynasty warrior figure, full-length, standing with fists raised, wearing layered armor and pointed helmet, with worn white slip and traces of pink pigment
Painted earthenware tomb figure of a standing heavenly guardian, shown from the waist up, wearing armor and a pointed helmet with side flaps; traces of red and blue pigment remain on the cream-colored surface, with weathered and flaking paint throughout.
Earthenware tomb figure of a standing attendant in layered robes and helmet, with hands clasped at chest; traces of white slip and red pigment remain on the surface.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Funerary Sculpture of a Soldier
Place Made
China
Date Made
Sui dynasty, 581-618
Medium
Molded earthenware with incised decoration and cream glaze
Dimensions
14 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 2 7/8 in. (36.2 x 11.43 x 7.3 cm)
Credit Line
The Pfaffinger Foundation Collection
Accession Number
48.3.16
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art