CHINESE TANG DYNASTY TERRACOTTA DANCING LADY

C. AD 618 and 907. Tang Dynasty. A delicate Tang Dynasty dancer wearing a long flowing gowns with her hands uncovered. The dress is a deep orange, whilst the waist sash which separates the skirt from the bodice is of a lighter colour. Her upper body is slightly bend to the side, with her left arm up in the air, indicating motion. The dancer herself is carefully modelled, with her hair done up, pink cheeks, red pursed lips, delicate brows and smiling eyes. Dance as an art form reached its peak in China during the Tang Dynasty, which is now known as the golden age of Chinese music and dance. Indeed, during this time The Great Music Bureau (???) was created as a means through with to train musicians and dancers for the imperial court. Provenance: From the private collection of D. Ruskin, Oxfordshire; formerly in a British collection formed before 2000 on the UK / International art markets. Size: L:305mm / W:155mm ; 850g