On offer is a pottery figurine of lady in waiting, found in the tombs as funeral objects in Han dynasty of China. Generally known as Han tomb ladies, these clay molded figures were buried with the deceased for the purpose of afterlife. Many figurines display realistic forms that gives us an open window of the contemporary life then.
This female figurine is of a Classic form, tall and slender in a slight forward posture with lowered head and down casting eyes, suggesting her status as lady in waiting. The hands were made of organic materials and no longer exist. The molded face, the coiffure, and the robes are still very distinguishable. Some polychrome paints and earth encrust remain on the surface. Displayed in a custom-fit stand.
Provenance: This piece was purchased from the Estate and personal collection of Mr. Gerald Arpino, Chicago, Illinois. (1923-2008). Arpino is an well-known American ballet dancer and co-founded the Joffrey troupe in 1953.
This female figurine is of a Classic form, tall and slender in a slight forward posture with lowered head and down casting eyes, suggesting her status as lady in waiting. The hands were made of organic materials and no longer exist. The molded face, the coiffure, and the robes are still very distinguishable. Some polychrome paints and earth encrust remain on the surface. Displayed in a custom-fit stand.
Provenance: This piece was purchased from the Estate and personal collection of Mr. Gerald Arpino, Chicago, Illinois. (1923-2008). Arpino is an well-known American ballet dancer and co-founded the Joffrey troupe in 1953.
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Dimensions:Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
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Style:Han(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:Pottery
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Place of Origin:China
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Period:15th Century and Earlier
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Date of Manufacture:206 BC–220 AD
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Surface as shown. Minor losses where the figures contacts the base, barely visible.
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Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
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Reference Number:Seller: LU945013159911
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