Military Official

This highly stylistic tomb figurine of the Northern Wei dynasty (B.C. 386–535) was molded in a flat, two-dimensional form with incised details. This figure can be identified as a military official by its distinctive costume, which consists of a small cap worn at the front of the head, a short leather breastplate fastened with two straps buckled at the shoulders over a long-sleeved robe undergarment, and trousers tied just below the knee and draped to the floor, revealing the tips of the shoes.