5. Figure of a lady Excavated from the tomb of Xianyutinghui, Xiuan, Shaanxi Province, in 1957 Tang dynasty, 618-906 CE Earthenware with blue three-color, sancai, glaze height 44.5 cm
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In the early Tang
dynasty, figurines reflect the slender ideal form. In the middle Tang
period the full-figured body and round-cheeked face became the fashion.
This matronly woman with her delicate features wears a loose robe with
low neckline and a loose jacket with wide sleeves. Her hair is gathered
in a loose topknot. Detail: head Detail: sleeves |