A large Chinese Painted Pottery Court Lady, Tang Dynasty,
ca. mid 8th century CE Medium - Clay Because of its wine-dark color

Because of its wine-dark color and its use to prevent intoxication

Crafted from high karat gold and edged with fine gold wire

was established in 1985 and Liddy become one of the most important members

Provenance:  Collection of Henry Anavian

A large Chinese Painted Pottery Court Lady, Tang Dynasty, <br><em>ca. mid 8th century CE</em> Medium - Clay Because of its wine-dark colorOne of the most iconic and desired of all Tang ceramic types, a charming terracotta court lady with a sensitively modeled face of pinkish flesh tones, red lips, and black highlighting eyes and brows. She stands on an integral base, dressed in long sleeved, flowing robes that emphasize the fluid folds and pleats of her gown, thus providing a sense of grace and dynamism to her voluptuous figure. The robe covers her left foot, but her tiny right foot,