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Han Dynasty Gray Pottery Figure of a Female Kneeling Long Sleeve Dancer
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A stunningly quiet and elegant Western Han dynasty (206 BCE - 9 CE) high fired gray pottery figure of a female long sleeved dancer.
The young dancer is portrayed in a moment of quiet contemplation just before she starts her dance. She sits attentively in a kneeling position, feet tucked beneath her, both arms raised - one long sleeve falling gracefully to the side, the other draped elegantly behind her shoulder. The traditional dance robes hug her slim figure. Her long hair is tied in a loose knot. The gray pottery has been covered by a ghostly white slip, adding to her intrigue.
Figures such as these represent what are commonly referred to as "Long Sleeve Dancers", so named because of the long sleeves of their costumes, which can be gathered and flung out in a dramatic manner, flowing gracefully above and around the dancers before fluttering gently down to the floor. Their robes are tightly fitted, accentuating their narrow waists and slender forms, but leaving very little room for movement of the legs and feet. The dance is preformed primarily by bending the at the waist and throwing and gathering the sleeves, with only the slightest of steps.
Sleeve dancing is an ancient art form that continues into modern times. Although once a form of entertainment reserved exclusively for the court, today it widely performed to the enjoyment of the public at large.
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- Dimensions:Height: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
- Style:Han (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 2nd Century BCE
- Condition:Repaired: Repairs and restorations as expected. Wear consistent with age and use. Restorations as expected.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU89479812813
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