Chinese statue - Terracotta - Court Lady Tang

Chinese statue - Lady of the palace - Courtesan Tang also called Lady of the Court

- Courtesan lady, in molded clay terracotta covered with a clear engobe with traces of polychromy.
- The face of this statue has fine features, it is wearing a "half-turned bun". His clothes are very loose.
- This courtesan Tang has a position with a slight sway. She has a long flared dress.
- In the Tang dynasty, buxom women were idealized.
- This is a reproduction of an ancient Chinese terracotta statue.
- Terracotta is a ceramic material obtained by firing clay (or clay).
- This reproduction dates from the middle/end of the 20th century.
- Beautiful piece in Terracotta (it is an artisanal terracotta, made using earth and clay).

Court ladies in China:

Chinese court ladies were women of the nobility and aristocracy who served in the imperial court. They served the emperors and their families, and were responsible for their comfort and happiness. They were considered the masters of arts and entertainment. They were also known for their talents in poetry, music and dance. They also practiced calligraphy and crafts. They had privileged status and special privileges, and were often seen as representatives of femininity and beauty.