From Court to Caravan: Chinese Tomb Sculptures from the Collection of Anthony M. Solomon

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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 730.9510747471 EAN: 9781891771255 ISBN: 1891771256 Label: Harvard University Art Museums Manufacturer: Harvard University Art Museums Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 149 Publication Date: 2002-09 Publisher: Harvard University Art Museums Studio: Harvard University Art Museums
Editorial Reviews: During the Han (206 BC-AD 220) and Tang (AD 618-907) dynasties, terra cotta sculptures were placed in elaborate tombs to protect and to serve the spirit of the deceased. These fascinating sculptures took the form of soldiers, courtiers, musicians, merchants, attendants, court officials, and guardians. Animals were depicted as well, including horses, rams, boars, dogs and camels. This work features 75 Chinese tomb sculptures from the collection of Anthony Solomon, which includes a rich selection of 6th-century pieces and is noteworthy for its focus on unglazed, cold-painted sculptures. The book provides an overview of China's wide variety of ceramic tomb sculptures, their place in Chinese material culture, and the influences of Silk Route trade that they reveal.