This lady is from a collection of four pottery figurines of ladies from the Tang Dynasty
(618-907 CE), made in the famous sancai (three-color) glaze technique. The
figurines are about 9.25 inches tall and depict women in elegant poses and
costumes, with elaborate hairstyles and accessories. The sancai glaze consists
of amber, green, and cream colors, applied in a drip-like manner over a white
clay body. The glaze creates a vibrant and lively effect, enhancing the details
and expressions of the figurines. The figurines are representative of the high
artistic achievement and cultural diversity of the Tang Dynasty, which was a
golden age of Chinese civilization. They are also valuable examples of funerary
art, as they were originally placed in tombs to accompany the deceased in the
afterlife. These figurines are exquisite collectibles that showcase the
beauty and sophistication of Tang sancai pottery