Tomb figurine, one of a pair, representing a Civil dignitary. the type is individualized, and the features indicate that this person was of Khotanese origin. The figure made in a mould, is solid. The grey clay body, covered with a white slip, is painted with unfired pigments flesh tints, green, blue, gold. Details of the figure were completed by hand.

Tomb Figurine, one of pair, late 6th century

Unknown artist, expand_more
Details
Title
Tomb Figurine, one of pair
Role
Artist
Dimension
26 1/8 in. (66.36 cm)
Accession Number
50.3.2
Curator Approved

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Tomb figurine, one of a pair, representing a Civil dignitary. the type is individualized, and the features indicate that this person was of Khotanese origin. The figure made in a mould, is solid. The grey clay body, covered with a white slip, is painted with unfired pigments flesh tints, green, blue, gold. Details of the figure were completed by hand.