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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1991.266.1
Title
One of a Pair of Earth Spirit Tomb Figurines in the Form of Fantastic Winged Creatures (Human Face)
Classification
Sculpture
Work Type
figurine, sculpture
Date
early 7th century
Places
Creation Place: East Asia, China
Period
Sui (581-618) to Tang (618-907) dynasty
Culture
Chinese
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/201805

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Lead-glazed funerary ware: molded white earthenware with lead-fluxed pale yellow glaze
Dimensions
30.3 x 12.8 x 16.2 cm (11 15/16 x 5 1/16 x 6 3/8 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Ralph C. Marcove, M.D.
Accession Year
1991
Object Number
1991.266.1
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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