Civil official
Despite the fact that they undoubtedly depict foreigners of Western origin, these officials are dressed in the typical Tang-dynasty Chinese court dress of a long, wide-sleeved tunic over a long gown. Their hats illustrate two varieties of the standard headgear of Tang-dynasty Chinese court officials.
Artwork Details
- 唐 彩繪三彩陶文吏俑
- Title: Civil official
- Period: Tang dynasty (618–907)
- Date: ca. late 7th–first half of 8th century
- Culture: China
- Medium: Earthenware with three-color (sancai) glaze and pigments
- Dimensions: H. 33 in. (83.8 cm)
- Classification: Tomb Pottery
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1911
- Object Number: 11.83.2
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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