

Standing court lady
The figure is a terracotta sculpture of a woman by artist unknown titled "Standing court lady". The woman is standing upright with her feet together. Her facial features are minimal with small eyes and mouth. She is wearing a long dress with folds and creases carved into the fabric. The dress covers her arms. She has a hat or headpiece on her head with a curved protrusion at the back. The sculpture is made of terracotta and has a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging and wear. The background is dark gray to black, with a lighter gray surface that the sculpture is standing on.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 8th century
- Medium
- Earthenware with white slip, remnants of pigments
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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