Dancing female figure (torso)
| Accession Nr.: | 53.688.1 |
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| Type: | statuette; funeral object; pottery |
| Date of production: |
First half of 8th century
Tang dynasty |
| Place of production: |
| Materials: | earthenware |
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| Techniques: | painted; stamped |
| Dimensions: | height: 23 cm diameter (base): 9 cm |
The body of the badly damaged earthenware figure is curved in a graceful line. Although the hands and head are missing, the movement resembles to that of a dancing female. The lady is wearing Tang women’s costume; she may have been a member of a group of dancing ladies. The earthenware figure was decorated with cold painting.