China Antique Statue Tang Sancai Porcelain beauty woman Pottery 7” R9E

USD 179.95

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View China Antique Statue Tang Sancai Porcelain beauty woman Pottery 7” R9E with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Sancai Style These genuine ancient Sancai pieces are highly sought after by collectors due to their historical significance and artistic value. A Chinese Sancai ceramic figurine, likely from the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD), depicting a court lady. Sancai Style: The figurine is characterized by the distinctive "sancai" (three-color) glazing technique, typically featuring lead-glazed pottery in shades of amber, green, and cream, with blue occasionally added in the 8th century. Court Lady Figure: These figurines often depict court ladies with plump faces, small heart-shaped lips, and elaborate hairstyles, reflecting the aesthetic trends of the time, particularly during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong (712-756 AD) and the influence of his beloved consort, Yang Guifei. Historical Context: Sancai wares, including these court lady figures, were often used as burial figures (mingqi) placed in tombs to accompany the deceased in the afterlife, reflecting the Tang Dynasty's prosperity and cosmopolitan nature. Collectibility: These genuine ancient Sancai pieces are highly sought after by collectors due to their historical significance and artistic value Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › China › Figurines & Statues.

Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Color: Multi-Color
Chinese Dynasty: Tang (618-907)
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Region of Origin: China
Age: Pre-1800
Country of Origin: China