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Two Figures in Central Asian Dress

Tang dynasty (618–907), first half of the 8th century
Earthenware with three-color (sancai) lead glazes and traces of pigments
9.7 × 7.8 cm (3.8 × 3.1 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago — check current display status with the museum.

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