

大英帝國司令勳章受勳者John J. Studzinski珍藏
A pottery figure of a court lady Tang Dynasty
£15,000 - £25,000
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A pottery figure of a court lady
The plump figure standing straight with hands raised in front of her chest, one hand concealed by the long robe, the fleshy face detailed with rosy-pink blush and bright red lipstick, and almond-shaped eyes, all beneath the hair dressed in a high double-shaped topknot. 45.5cm (17 4/5in) high.
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唐 陶胎彩繪仕女俑
Provenance: C.C.Wang Collection, New York
Eskenazi Ltd., London, 15 November 1999
John J. Studzinski, CBE
來源:美國紐約,王季遷(1907-2003)舊藏
英國倫敦古董商,Eskenazi Ltd.,1999年11月15日
大英帝國司令勳章受勳者John J. Studzinski珍藏
The elegant modelling of the present figure, characterised by a full body and thin garments falling gracefully to her feet, reflects the changes in the ideal of feminine beauty taking place during the middle of the 8th century. At this time, the highest-ranking classes of the Tang dynasty had become more sedentary and interested in interior pursuits. Tang poets spoke passionately about these new canons of beauty. Xu Feng in his 'Palace Poem' wrote that 'Court ladies in their quarters adorning their faces at dawn, peering out to search for their men who are now late, whiling away the monotonous time listening to the dripping of the water-clock, wearing silk gowns and refreshing their perfume';see W.Bynner (trans.), Tang Shi San Bai Shou, New York, 1920, vol.1, no.221.