Standing male figure with Iranian features

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 67.127.1
Type: statuette; funeral object; pottery
Date of production:
Turn of the 7th–8th centuries
Tang dynasty
Place of production:
Materials: earthenware
Techniques: glazed; stamped
Dimensions: height: 27 cm
diameter (base): 7.6 cm
This is an upright male figure standing on a high square pedestal. He holds both of his fists in front. His large eyes and strong nose show his non-Chinese origins.