Female Dancer Tomb Figure

Date618 - 907

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: earthenware; pigment

DimensionsOverall (figure; width & depth at base): 24.5 x 8 x 7.8 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of Mrs. R.W. Finlayson

Object number1987.028.001.1

DescriptionStanding figure of a woman dancer; she holds one arm up to the side of her head, the other arm is extended downwards & slightly out; the figure is looking down somewhat; the costume she is wearing has long tubular sleeves that extend beyond her hands & drape down; her hair is done up in two side rolls; few traces of red, green & pink pigment remain on the dress & black pigment remains on the hair & the delineation of the eyes & eyebrows

Status

Not on view