Production date: between 600 and 625
type(s) of object(s): beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, sculpture, archaeology, ceramics, china
name(s): statuette, mingqi
materials and techniques: terracotta, molding, colors - pigments, gilding
place(s) of execution/realization: china
dimensions - artwork:
height: 48cm
width: 11. 4cm
depth: 13. 1cm
iconographic description:
facies with strong nose, marked marigolds, plastron with hexagonal slats. The figure probably held a spear in his right hand and a sword in his left hand, weapons which have now disappeared. Polychromy and gold highlights in an exceptional state of conservation. Acquisition method: manual donation
name of donor, testator, seller: society of friends of the cernuschi museum
date of acquisition: 06–07–2006
institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris
inventory number: m. C. 2006-72. Date: Entre 600 et 625.
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