Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Figure

early 8th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Figure of a court dignitary, standing with his hands clasped in front of him, wearing a long robe, upturned shoes, and high two-lobed hat. Earthenware with traces of unfired painting in red.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Earthenware with unfired painting
Brief description
Figure of a court dignitary, earthenware with unfired painting, China, Tang dynasty, early 8th century
Physical description
Figure of a court dignitary, standing with his hands clasped in front of him, wearing a long robe, upturned shoes, and high two-lobed hat. Earthenware with traces of unfired painting in red.
Dimensions
  • Height: 69.9cm
Style
Credit line
Bequeathed by Arthur H. Mee
Production
Label, 1994
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.30-1943

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Record createdJanuary 5, 2009
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