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A PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A DANCER
TANG DYNASTY
With long-sleeved, flowing robes following the lines of her slender body, a sash tied around her waist and falling in folds down to the hem of her dress, her right foot lightly stepping forward, the left arm raised and gracefully curved, the other swooping from below as in a circular motion, her head inclined sideways, topped by hair dressed in elaborate loops, her facial details finely outlined in black, a floral motif painted on her forehead in red, extensive brown, orange, red, white and black pigments remaining, some restoration
10in. (25cm.) high
TANG DYNASTY
With long-sleeved, flowing robes following the lines of her slender body, a sash tied around her waist and falling in folds down to the hem of her dress, her right foot lightly stepping forward, the left arm raised and gracefully curved, the other swooping from below as in a circular motion, her head inclined sideways, topped by hair dressed in elaborate loops, her facial details finely outlined in black, a floral motif painted on her forehead in red, extensive brown, orange, red, white and black pigments remaining, some restoration
10in. (25cm.) high