Tomb retinue earth spirit
Earth Spirit with human head and removable flame halo. ca. 725 A.D. Glazed pottery tomb figure, one of a pair, on a deep cylindrical base with mottled glaze. The figure is predominantly blue, with white areas. Head and halo unglazed.
- Date
- 8th century
- In our collection
- since July the 3rd, 2012 up to now
- Dimensions
- 37 1/2 in. (95.25 cm)
- Location
- G208
- Medium
- White earthenware with three-color lead glaze
- Price
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- Composition
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oxygen 48% copper 33% atium 8% cadmium 11%