Tang Dynasty
618-907 CE

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