Dallas, TX
Details
- Dimensions
- 7ʺW × 4.6ʺD × 19ʺH
- Styles
- Asian
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- 15th Century & Earlier
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Terra Cotta
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- Excellent Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent Wear consistent with age and use. less
- Description
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Tang Dynasty painted terracotta fat lady tomb figure
China. Tang Dynasty Circa 618-907
Modelled in the form of a classically … more Tang Dynasty painted terracotta fat lady tomb figure
China. Tang Dynasty Circa 618-907
Modelled in the form of a classically dressed fat lady, this terracotta figure has been formed from a fine clay terracotta, her face skilfully formed, her eyes with a serene expression, lips, nose, and eyebrows have been delicately painted with a careful hand, her makeup painted according to the fashions of the time, with a white painted face, red rose-like cheeks, and blood red lips. Her head featuring a framed coiffure in a high chignon. She is bulbous, almost globular in shape, gently swaying to one side, wearing a long-stylised courtier loose robe painted in yellow with flowers, with green sleeves, showing deeply naturalistically incised folds, her arms are folded, and the hands secretly hidden by the long sleeves of her dress. The dress flaring near the bottom, providing a gentle glimpse of two pointed shoes on each corner.
This piece has been precisely dated by means of a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Oxford Authentication. The samples collected date the piece to the period reflected in its style, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. The TL certificate with its full report will accompany this museum piece.
Measures: Height: 19 Inches (48.5 cmm - 11.5 cm)
Width: 7 Inches, Depth: 4.6 Inches
Weight 3.1kg
Condition: Excellent. No damage or restorations detected but possible.
Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. less
Dallas, TX
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