2003.199: Two Standing Officials, Each with Upturned Shoes, a 'Liangdang' Breastplate, and a Military Official's Headgear Emblazoned with a Descending Bird, and Each with His Hands Clasped at His Waist and Concealed within His Sleeves

Identification and Creation

Object Number

2003.199

Title

Two Standing Officials, Each with Upturned Shoes, a 'Liangdang' Breastplate, and a Military Official's Headgear Emblazoned with a Descending Bird, and Each with His Hands Clasped at His Waist and Concealed within His Sleeves

Classification

Sculpture

Work Type

funerary sculpture

Date

first half 8th century

Places

Creation Place: East Asia, China

Period

Tang dynasty, 618-907

Culture

Chinese

Persistent Link

https://hvrd.art/o/4588

Physical Descriptions

Medium

Molded, white earthenware with cold-painted pigments

Dimensions

81.5 x 26 x 23 cm (32 1/16 x 10 1/4 x 9 1/16 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Anthony M. Solomon

Accession Year

2003

Object Number

2003.199

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Contact

am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu

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