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A pottery figure of a elegant female courtier, Tang dynasty (618-907)

A pottery figure of a elegant female courtier, Tang dynasty (618-907).A pottery figure of a elegant female courtier, Tang dynasty (618-907).
A pottery figure of a elegant female courtier, Tang dynasty (618-907).A pottery figure of a elegant female courtier, Tang dynasty (618-907).
A pottery figure of a elegant female courtier, Tang dynasty (618-907).A pottery figure of a elegant female courtier, Tang dynasty (618-907).
A pottery figure of a elegant female courtier, Tang dynasty (618-907).A pottery figure of a elegant female courtier, Tang dynasty (618-907).
A pottery figure of a elegant female courtier, Tang dynasty (618-907).A pottery figure of a elegant female courtier, Tang dynasty (618-907).
A pottery figure of a elegant female courtier, Tang dynasty (618-907).A pottery figure of a elegant female courtier, Tang dynasty (618-907).
A pottery figure of a elegant female courtier, Tang dynasty (618-907).
A pottery figure of a elegant female courtier, Tang dynasty (618-907).
A pottery figure of a elegant female courtier, Tang dynasty (618-907).
A pottery figure of a elegant female courtier, Tang dynasty (618-907).
A pottery figure of a elegant female courtier, Tang dynasty (618-907).
A pottery figure of a elegant female courtier, Tang dynasty (618-907).
Estimate
40 000 - 50 000 SEK
3 530 - 4 410 EUR
3 680 - 4 600 USD
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Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Head Specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
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A pottery figure of a elegant female courtier, Tang dynasty (618-907)

"Fat Lady". Traces of black and red paint. Height 43,5 cm.

Wear.

Provenance

Oxford Thermoluminescence Analysis Report, Sample no 766k89, signed by Doreen Stoneham, 5 October 1995.

More information

The Tang dynasty (618 - 907) is the only period to have known a female sovereign in Chinese history: Empress Wu Zetian (625-706) who came to the throne by descent during the early Tang dynasty.
Women’s clothing became subject to fashion changes, which is clearly reflected in Tang pottery and terracotta models of ladies, also known as "Fat Ladies". The most traditional dress for Tang women was based on a bodice or top and ankle-length skirt.
Elaborate hairstyles are a characteristic feature of Tang pottery women and not without a reason. The people of ancient China believed that some part of the essence and life force of a human being was contained in the hair. Over a hundred different styles were used with the aid of hair extensions, pins and combs to create an elaborate coiffure.