Tang Dynasty (618–907)

During the Tang Dynasty, as in other periods, anyone of importance was entombed with figurines. Some were lead but others—including the examples shown below—were simply painted. You can learn more about such figurines on our page on mingqi.


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Tang Dynasty camel
Camel

Tomb guardian
Tomb guardian

Female attendant
Female attendant


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