Tang Dynasty Court Lady Figurine

Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) 🔨 Pottery Figurine 📏 Height: 38cm, Width: 28cm
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📝 Artifact Description

Demonstrates the exceptional craftsmanship of Tang Dynasty artisans. The court lady has a plump face with delicate features, high hairstyle adorned with gold hairpins and floral ornaments. She wears a luxurious chest-high ruqun dress with flowing sleeves and a shawl, with natural drapery folds and vibrant polychrome decoration that appears fresh as new.

仕女像姿态优雅,右手轻抬似在整理发饰,左手自然下垂,整体造型生动传神。像身施以红、绿、黄、白等彩绘,虽历经千年,色彩依然鲜艳,展现了唐代彩绘陶俑的卓越工艺水平。

This figurine is not only a beautiful work of art but also important physical evidence for studying Tang Dynasty social life, clothing culture, and women’s status.

📜 Historical Context

This court lady figurine was excavated from a Tang Dynasty tomb in Xi'an, Shaanxi, representing a typical aristocratic woman of the Tang period. The Tang Dynasty was the golden age of Chinese feudal society, with flourishing culture and arts. These figurines reflect the social customs and aesthetic preferences of the time.

Significance

This figurine features elegant posture and luxurious attire, embodying the Tang aesthetic ideal of 'plumpness as beauty'. The well-preserved polychrome decoration provides valuable material for studying Tang Dynasty clothing, hairstyles, and social life, possessing significant artistic and historical value.

🏛️ Collection Information

Collection: Turin Polytechnic University Archaeological Collection

Accession Number: TPU-AC-2023-002

Acquisition Date: 2023