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7th century-8th century (made)
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Figure of a western Asiatic, pale buff earthenware covered with a degraded straw-coloured glaze and some remnants of black and red pigments. The figure stands stiffly on a small square base, with the right arm partially raised and holding the belt, the left arm is pendant at the side of the body. The figure wears a knee-length coat, belted at the waist, with wide open lapels. The baggy trousers are tucked into the high boots. On his head the figure wears a tall, peaked hat probably in imitation of a felt one. The face has a particularly large and prominent nose, high cheekbones and a smiling countenance.
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Materials and techniques | Earthenware with lead glaze and traces of pigment |
Brief description | Figure of a western Asiatic, glazed earthenware with traces of pigment, China, Tang dynasty, 7th-8th century |
Physical description | Figure of a western Asiatic, pale buff earthenware covered with a degraded straw-coloured glaze and some remnants of black and red pigments. The figure stands stiffly on a small square base, with the right arm partially raised and holding the belt, the left arm is pendant at the side of the body. The figure wears a knee-length coat, belted at the waist, with wide open lapels. The baggy trousers are tucked into the high boots. On his head the figure wears a tall, peaked hat probably in imitation of a felt one. The face has a particularly large and prominent nose, high cheekbones and a smiling countenance. |
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Credit line | Mrs B. Z. Seligman Bequest |
Production | Label, 1994 |
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Accession number | FE.156-1974 |
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Record created | January 8, 2009 |
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