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Tomb Figurine, one of pair

Tomb figurine, one of a pair, representing a Civil Dignitary. The type is individualized, and the features indicate that this person was of Khotanese origin. The figure is mould-made of grey clay, with a white ground, and painted, pigments flesh tints, red, green, blue, and gold. The figure is solid, the details being completed by hand.

Date
late 6th century
In our collection
since August the 30th, 2016 up to now
Dimensions
26 in. (66.04 cm)
Location
G208
Medium
Earthenware with traces of pigments
Price
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Composition
iron39%
copper54%
zinc3%
atium4%