Military Official
early 6th century
Maker Unknown
Asian Art
This highly stylistic tomb figurine of the Northern Wei dynasty (B.C. 386–535) was molded in a flat, two-dimensional form with incised details. This figure can be identified as a military official by its distinctive costume, which consists of a small cap worn at the front of the head, a short leather breastplate fastened with two straps buckled at the shoulders over a long-sleeved robe undergarment, and trousers tied just below the knee and draped to the floor, revealing the tips of the shoes.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Ceramic
- Formatted Medium
- Gray pottery with white slip and traces of red pigment
- Locations
- Place made: China
- Dynasty
- Northern Wei Dynasty
- Period
- North Wei Dynasty
- Dimensions
- 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm)
- Departments
- Asian Art
- Accession Number
- 81.290.5
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Boris Kroll
- Exhibitions
- Curator's Choice: Ancient Sculptures in Clay
- Rights Statement
- Creative Commons-BY
- Museum Location
- This item is not on view
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