Tomb Figurine of Court Lady
CultureChinese
DateNorthern Wei dynasty (386-534 C.E.)
MediumPottery; unglazed
DimensionsOverall: 7 3/4 × 4 3/4 × 2 1/2 inches (19.69 × 12.07 × 6.35 cm)
Part (broken piece): 2 1/4 × 2 × 1/2 inches (5.72 × 5.08 × 1.27 cm)
Part (broken piece): 2 1/4 × 2 × 1/2 inches (5.72 × 5.08 × 1.27 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number34-46/2
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DescriptionStanding female figure, wearing a long sleeved dress. Traces of red pigment remain.
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