Oud Chinees, Tang-dynastie Vrouwelijke danseres van aardewerk (Zonder Minimumprijs)

Tang Dynasty Pottery Female Dancer
Circa 7th century AD
This elegant pottery figure is modelled wearing a long skirt with vertical incisions. The skirt flares at the base, forming a stable foundation for the entire figure. Her elongated hands capture the graceful, undulating movement of the dance. Her face, detailed with delicate features, is enhanced with traces of red and black pigment on her brows and lips. Her hair is pulled up into an elaborate coiffure, completing the figure's refined appearance.
This artefact serves as a Mingqi, "spirit goods", referring to objects crafted to accompany individuals in their journey to the afterlife. These objects varied widely and could include representations of daily life, such as pottery figures like the one described, as well as functional items.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 28.106.6.
Size: L:310mm / W:150mm ; 1.14kg
Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
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