1991.266.2: One of a Pair of Earth Spirit Tomb Figurines in the Form of Fantastic Winged Creatures (Feline Face)
Sculpture
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1991.266.2
- Title
- One of a Pair of Earth Spirit Tomb Figurines in the Form of Fantastic Winged Creatures (Feline 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/201806
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Lead-glazed funerary ware: molded white earthenware with lead-fluxed pale yellow glaze
- Dimensions
- 27.7 x 13.2 x 16.3 cm (10 7/8 x 5 3/16 x 6 7/16 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
- 1991.266.2
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Verification Level
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