Han Dynasty, Ca. 202 BC - AD 220.
A Chinese Han dynasty terracotta court lady figure. The lady is dressed in a Quju robe, otherwise known as curving-front robe, worn with a belt. Her hair is tied into a fashionable two-side knot. This type of dress was worn during formal occasions, and would be less convenient to move around in compared to daily robes. The robe is covered with red pigments, and the colour red was a respectable color during the period. The practice of human sacrifice ceased to be part of the funerary process by the time of the Han dynasty, and terracotta models were placed inside the tombs instead. These figures were representations of servants and protectors of the deceased. It could include soldiers, entertainers, ladies, household staff and sometimes animals. The image of an ideal female and the transition of female fashion can often be observed from such figures.
Size: 750mm x 260mm; Weight: 11.33kg
Provenance: Property of an American collector, acquired from the US estate collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.