Collection
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Asian Art

Tomb Figure of a Court Lady

618–907 C.E.

Object Label

In the tombs of the Tang nobility, figures of attendants stood in small side chambers, symbolically waiting to serve the occupant of the tomb. The Figure of a Court Lady represents an mid-Tang ideal of beauty. Her round face and delicate features, elegant coiffure and flowing gown reflect the fashions of the Tang Imperial court.

Caption

Tomb Figure of a Court Lady, 618–907 C.E.. Earthenware with traces of pigment, 14 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 3 in. (36.2 x 10.8 x 7.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Simone Schloss, 1998.16.

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Tomb Figure of a Court Lady

Date

618–907 C.E.

Dynasty

Tang Dynasty

Period

Tang Dynasty

Geography

Place made: China

Medium

Earthenware with traces of pigment

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

14 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 3 in. (36.2 x 10.8 x 7.6 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Simone Schloss

Accession Number

1998.16

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