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Standing court lady

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The ceramic figure depicts a woman, titled "Standing court lady" by the artist unknown. The figure is standing and viewed slightly from the side. The woman's hair is styled in a tall bun on top of her head. Her face is white with a subtle expression. She wears a green top with a V-shaped neckline, and a long red skirt with green accents. The skirt is draped over her left arm and around her body. The figure's base is flat and the entire piece is glazed. The colors used are predominantly green, red, and white. The background of the image is dark gray.

Artwork details

Date:
8th century
Medium:
Earthenware with three color (sancai) glaze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
294 × 624 px
Museum record:
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