Skip to main content

Tomb figure of an official

MediumEarthenware with lead glazes and unfired pigments
DimensionsHeight: 16 inches (40.6 cm)
CultureChina
PeriodMing dynasty (1368–1644)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Victor and Marie Cole
Terms
  • Ceramics
  • Earthenware
  • Glaze
  • Unfired pigments
  • Hats
  • Robes
  • Men
  • Funerary sculpture
  • Tomb sculptures
  • Chinese
Object number2003.040 a,b
Collections
Horse and male rider
15th or 16th century
Horse
8th century
One of eleven tomb figurines of officials
Unidentified artist
Song Dynasty (11-13th century)
One of eleven tomb figurines of officials
Unidentified artist
Song Dynasty (11-13th century)
One of eleven tomb figurines of officials
Unidentified artist
Song Dynasty (11-13th century)
One of eleven tomb figurines of officials
Unidentified artist
Song Dynasty (11-13th century)
One of eleven tomb figurines of officials
Unidentified artist
Song Dynasty (11-13th century)