A large Chinese Painted Pottery Court Lady, Tang Dynasty,
ca. mid 8th century CE Medium - Clay carnelian was linked to the

carnelian was linked to the sun and vitality

No structural damage

Because of its wine-dark color and its use to prevent intoxication

flanked by two inverted lions

blue-glazed faience

A large Chinese Painted Pottery Court Lady, Tang Dynasty, <br><em>ca. mid 8th century CE</em> Medium - Clay carnelian was linked to theOne of the most iconic and desired of all Tang ceramic types, a charming terracotta court lady with a sensitively modeled face of pinkish flesh tones, red lips, and black highlighting eyes and brows. She stands on an integral base, dressed in long sleeved, flowing robes that emphasize the fluid folds and pleats of her gown, thus providing a sense of grace and dynamism to her voluptuous figure. The robe covers her left foot, but her tiny right foot,