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Seated Official

Northern Wei dynasty (386–535), c. 5th century with later restoration
Earthenware with traces of polychrome pigments
10.4 × 8.5 cm (4.1 × 3.3 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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