Tomb figure: soldier, early 6th century

Gray earthenware with cream colored slip, red paint
y1950-113
Tomb figure: soldier

Interpretation

Monks and merchants traveled across Central Asia along the Silk Road, exchanging materials and ideas. In this funerary procession, the caravan is joined by warriors, musicians, and guardian beasts to escort the deceased soul in its migration from this world to the next.

Cary Y. Liu, Nancy and Peter Lee Curator of Asian Art

Information

Title
Tomb figure: soldier
Object Number
y1950-113
Medium
Gray earthenware with cream colored slip, red paint
Dates
early 6th century
Dimensions
h. 20.0 cm., w. 7.8 cm., d. 6.7 cm. (7 7/8 x 3 1/16 x 2 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of J. Lionberger Davis, Class of 1900
Culture
Chinese
Period
Period of Disunity
Place excavated
Asia, China, Henan province, northwest of Loyang Fu
Type

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