唐 彩繪三彩陶文吏俑|Civil official

Unknown

ca. late 7th–first half of 8th century · Earthenware with three-color (sancai) glaze and pigments · Asian Art

Despite the fact that they undoubtedly depict foreigners of Western origin, these officials are dressed in the typical Tang-dynasty Chinese court dress of a long, wide-sleeved tunic over a long gown. Their hats illustrate two varieties of the standard headgear of Tang-dynasty Chinese court officials.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. late 7th–first half of 8th century

Medium

Earthenware with three-color (sancai) glaze and pigments

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1911