Two Equestrian Figures, One Male with a Tall, Elaborately Embellished Hat, One Female with Hair in a Topknot, Both with Pointed Boots, and Hands Positioned to Hold the Reins of their Standing, Saddled Horses
TitleTwo Equestrian Figures, One Male with a Tall, Elaborately Embellished Hat, One Female with Hair in a Topknot, Both with Pointed Boots, and Hands Positioned to Hold the Reins of their Standing, Saddled Horses
Datedfirst half 8th century
DepartmentDepartment of Asian Art
DivisionAsian and Mediterranean Art
PeriodTang dynasty, 618-907
Two Standing Boars
TitleTwo Standing Boars
Datedfirst half 8th century
DepartmentDepartment of Asian Art
DivisionAsian and Mediterranean Art
PeriodTang dynasty, 618-907
Two Standing Officials, Each with Upturned Shoes, a 'Liangdang' Breastplate, and a Military Official's Headgear Emblazoned with a Descending Bird, and Each with His Hands Clasped at His Waist and Concealed within His Sleeves
TitleTwo Standing Officials, Each with Upturned Shoes, a 'Liangdang' Breastplate, and a Military Official's Headgear Emblazoned with a Descending Bird, and Each with His Hands Clasped at His Waist and Concealed within His Sleeves
Datedfirst half 8th century
DepartmentDepartment of Asian Art
DivisionAsian and Mediterranean Art
PeriodTang dynasty, 618-907
Four Kneeling, Female Court Musicians (One with a 'Pipa', or Lute, and One with Cymbals), Each of the Four with a High-Waisted, Striped Dress or Skirt and with Long Hair Arranged in Two Buns
TitleFour Kneeling, Female Court Musicians (One with a 'Pipa', or Lute, and One with Cymbals), Each of the Four with a High-Waisted, Striped Dress or Skirt and with Long Hair Arranged in Two Buns
Dated7th century
DepartmentDepartment of Asian Art
DivisionAsian and Mediterranean Art
PeriodTang dynasty, 618-907
Two Standing, Bearded, Foreign Male Figures, Each Wearing a Tall Hat with Protective Neck and Ear Flaps, a Shoulder Scarf, Heavy Boots, and Spotted, Leopard-Skin Trousers, and Each with His Hands Clasped at His Chest
TitleTwo Standing, Bearded, Foreign Male Figures, Each Wearing a Tall Hat with Protective Neck and Ear Flaps, a Shoulder Scarf, Heavy Boots, and Spotted, Leopard-Skin Trousers, and Each with His Hands Clasped at His Chest
Dated7th century
DepartmentDepartment of Asian Art
DivisionAsian and Mediterranean Art
PeriodTang dynasty, 618-907
Pair of Standing, Helmeted, Armor-Clad, Bearded Guardian Warriors, One with Mouth Open, One with Mouth Closed, Each with Pointed Boots and a Hand Raised to Waist Level as if Grasping a Lance or Spear, and Standing on a Rocky Base from which Protrude the Head and Tail of a Snake
TitlePair of Standing, Helmeted, Armor-Clad, Bearded Guardian Warriors, One with Mouth Open, One with Mouth Closed, Each with Pointed Boots and a Hand Raised to Waist Level as if Grasping a Lance or Spear, and Standing on a Rocky Base from which Protrude the Head and Tail of a Snake
Dated7th cent. - early 8th cent.
DepartmentDepartment of Asian Art
DivisionAsian and Mediterranean Art
PeriodTang dynasty, 618-907
Pair of Standing, Helmeted, Armor-Clad Guardian Warriors, Each with One Arm Raised and One at the Side, and Both Hands Clenched as if Holding Weapons, One Figure with Mouth Closed and Wearing Straw Shoes, One with Mouth Open and Wearing Pointed Boots
TitlePair of Standing, Helmeted, Armor-Clad Guardian Warriors, Each with One Arm Raised and One at the Side, and Both Hands Clenched as if Holding Weapons, One Figure with Mouth Closed and Wearing Straw Shoes, One with Mouth Open and Wearing Pointed Boots
Datedlate 7th cent. - 8th cent.
DepartmentDepartment of Asian Art
DivisionAsian and Mediterranean Art
PeriodTang dynasty, 618-907
Standing Lokapala Guardian Figure with Proper Right Arm Raised
TitleStanding Lokapala Guardian Figure with Proper Right Arm Raised
Dated8th century
DepartmentDepartment of Asian Art
DivisionAsian and Mediterranean Art
PeriodTang dynasty, 618-907
Ewer with Short, Flaring Neck, Short Spout, and Handle in the Form of a Leaping Lion
TitleEwer with Short, Flaring Neck, Short Spout, and Handle in the Form of a Leaping Lion
Dated9th century
DepartmentDepartment of Asian Art
DivisionAsian and Mediterranean Art
PeriodTang dynasty, 618-907
Miniature Rectangular Pillow with Stylized Floral Decoration
TitleMiniature Rectangular Pillow with Stylized Floral Decoration
Dated8th century
DepartmentDepartment of Asian Art
DivisionAsian and Mediterranean Art
PeriodTang dynasty, 618-907
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