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Lot: 840
Palace ladies. tang dynasty

Ladies of the court, attired in an intricate hairstyle with their hair tied back and richly dressed, in a light turquoise green tunic with orange flowers. Clothes decorated with floral motifs. Terracotta decorated with cold applied slips. The figure stands out for its large size. good condition

The rise of the Fat Lady as a popular image of Chinese identity first appeared under the Zhou dynasty, which briefly interrupted the Tang dynasty. Women

were idealized and heroized. The most famous court lady, Yang Guifei, the consort of Emperor Xuanzong (712-756), is said to have greatly shaped the fashion for ladies. Clothing and fashion were tailored to Yang''s more mature figure, and for the first time long, flowing robes with high necklines became court fashion accompanied by elaborate hairstyles. One particular hairstyle is often seen in the sculptures of the Fat Ladies, made famous by the following story: One day, returning from a hunting trip, Yang fell off his horse and his high hairstyle fell off. On the one hand. If anything, the deliciously tousled state of her hair made her look even more beautiful. Not surprisingly, the other ladies of the palace were quick to copy her style, with her disheveled appearance. Yang''s influence would last for generations.

Previously, the taste for women, especially concubines, had been oriented towards the slender woman. The new fashion of the Tang dynasty preferred the plumper figure. The plump women of the supreme court were enjoying their heyday. They were depicted in art and poetry and became popular in the royal household.

The typical Fat Ladies Tang style is characterized by its broad shape that is clearly displayed with rounded, rosy cheeks and a curved stomach. They have a mature, demure and graceful figure. Her hands are delicately placed, resting in front of her stomach or raised in different styles. Her locks often resemble the boundless nature described in Yang''s story, freed from her limitations due to her escapade on horseback.

Termoluminescence certificate attached. QED LABORATOIRE- FRANCE

Provenance:

- Spanish private collection. 64 x 18 x 24cm

Object
Fat Ladies Couple
Material
Pottery
Country
China
Measures
64 x 18 x 24cm

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