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Summary
These kinds of figurines were placed in tombs with the deceased. The woman’s hair and clothing make it clear that she is a court lady. She holds a shuttle and a pair of scissors. The man is a westerner. This illustrates the interaction between China and the West, which in the time of the Tang dynasty (618-907) occurred via the silk route.
Tags
tomb figure
asian ceramics
earthenware
dye
court lady
high resolution
ancient asia
asian art
sculpture
child
3d object
rijksmuseum
china
tang dynasty
Date
0600 - 0699
Source
Rijksmuseum
Link
Copyright info
Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")