Standing Lady, c. 725-750
Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more
Earthenware with white slip and traces of pigmentexpand_more
Gift of funds from Alan Naylor in honor of his wife Dena and Gift of funds from the Asian Art Councilexpand_more 98.59
On View in Gallery 208expand_more
In the Sui and early Tang dynasties (6th and 7th centuries) slenderness and grace epitomized the feminine ideal. By the eighth century, however, a new concept of beauty emerged and heavy-set palace ladies are shown in early eighth century mural paintings and tomb sculptures such as this. The fashion for plumpness seems to have persisted well into the Song dynasty (11th-12th century). Numerous figurines similar to this one have been excavated from Tang tombs in Shensi province. It seems likely that this figurine also came from that region.
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- Title
- Standing Lady
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- Artist
- Accession Number
- 98.59
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