Large Chinese Tang Dynasty Terracotta Fat Lady - TL Tested

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About the Item

A ceramic figurine known as the 'Fat Lady.' Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this figure stands in a graceful pose, her curvaceous body swayed to the side. Resting upon an integral flat base, she is adorned in a flowing, long robe that drapes softly around her form. Delicate hands, raised in a poised gesture, capturing the viewer's curiosity. The lady's countenance exudes a sense of serenity. Her face, delicately painted, features rouged cheeks that enhance her complexion, while her black eyebrows add definition to her expression. A lavish coiffure frames her face, meticulously arranged to accentuate her beauty. Traces of colored pigment on the robe, face, and hair provide glimpses into the vibrant palette that once adorned this masterpiece. This piece is a testament to the Tang Dynasty's penchant for vivid and opulent aesthetics, with colour playing a significant role in elevating the visual impact of artworks. These sculptures were created as 'Mingqi', burial objects meant to accompany the deceased in the afterlife. Symbolically, the presence of these figurines served to convey the wealth, abundance, and prosperity of the deceased in the spiritual realm. Their voluptuous bodies represented the ideals of beauty and fertility, emphasizing the aspiration for a prosperous and fruitful afterlife. Moreover, the popularity of the 'Fat Lady' figurines reflects a broader cultural shift in the perception of feminine beauty during the Tang Dynasty. This era witnessed a departure from the slender aesthetic that had prevailed in earlier periods, embracing a new ideal that celebrated fuller, more buxom figures. The 'Fat Lady' figurines became visual manifestations of this evolving beauty standard, embodying the grace and allure of women with more generous proportions. For a similar, please see Christie's, Live Auction 2830, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 21 March 2014, Lot 2070. This piece has been precisely dated having undergone Thermo Luminescence analysis by Ralf Kotalla, an independent German Laboratory. The samples collected date the piece to the period reflected in its style, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. Its TL certificate with the full report will also accompany this piece. Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong.

Dimensions:
Height: 24.81 in (63 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Terracotta
Period:
15th Century and Earlier
Date of Manufacture:
Ca. AD 618-907
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: SAA-A6101stDibs: LU7093236959482

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