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Indonesia Eastern Java

Head from a Figurine of a Chinese Dignitary

14th/15th century
Terracotta
6.3 × 8 cm (2.5 × 3.1 in)

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

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