Terracotta figuur van een Chinese hofvrouw uit de Tang-dynastie, getiteld 'Fat Lady. TL Tested. QED Laboratoire', ongeveer 37 cm hoog en gedateerd 618–906 n.Chr., in goede staat.



Court lady, dressed in a complex hairstyle, with her hair tied back and richly attired in a robe. Terracotta decorated with cold-applied petticoats. The figure stands out for its naturalness. Good state of preservation.The rise of the Fat Lady as a popular image of Chinese identity first emerged during the Zhou Dynasty, which briefly interrupted the Tang Dynasty. Women were idealized and heroized. The most famous court lady, Yang Guifei, consort of Emperor Xuanzong (712-756), is said to have significantly influenced women's fashion. Clothing and fashion were tailored to Yang's more mature figure, and for the first time, long, flowing robes with high necklines became the court fashion, accompanied by elaborate hairstyles. A particular hairstyle is often seen in sculptures of Fat Ladies, which became famous for the following story: One day, while returning from a hunt, Yang fell from her horse and her high hairstyle fell off. On the one hand, her deliciously disheveled hair made her look even more beautiful. Not surprisingly, the other ladies of the palace soon copied her style, with its disheveled appearance. Yang's influence would last for generations.Previously, the taste for women, especially concubines, was oriented toward slender women. The new fashion of the Tang Dynasty favored plump figures. Plump women of the supreme court enjoyed their heyday. They were depicted in art and poetry and became popular in the royal household.The typical style of Tang Fat Ladies is characterized by their broad figure, clearly visible with rounded, rosy cheeks and a curved stomach. They possess a mature, modest, and elegant figure. Their hands are delicately placed, resting on their stomachs or raised in different styles. Their hair often evokes the boundless nature described in the story of Yang, liberated from her limitations thanks to her escape on horseback.TERMOLUMINISCENCIA QED LABORATOIRECondition: Earthy deposits on the surface.Provenance: European auction 2023. Private collection, Rouen, FranceNotas: La pieza incluye Licencia de Exportación Española (Pasaporte para la Unión Europea), en el momento de la venta se solicita a nombre del comprador, el trámite demora de 2 a 4 semanas. - Si la pieza tiene como destino fuera de la Unión Europea, se solicitará la sustitución del permiso de exportación. Este trámite conlleva gastos de Fee que el comprador deberá abonar durante el proceso de solicitud. Este proceso puede tomar de 4 a 6 semanas. ENVIADO CON SEGUROEl precio del transporte es estimado y depende en última instancia del tipo de embalaje, tamaño y peso de las cajas. Se informará al comprador del precio final del envío y se le solicitará la diferencia o se le pagará la diferencia.Importante: Si la pieza viaja a Asía los gastos de transporte pueden variar notablemente por la situación actual.Información importante. El vendedor garantiza que tiene derecho a enviar este lote.El vendedor se encargará de que se tramiten los permisos necesarios.


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