Grave figure of a court lady, Earthenware, painted (ceramic), Total: Height: cm; Width: cm; Height: cm, Grave goods, Woman, Royal Court; Courtiers, entourage, Tang Dynasty, The two court ladies come from a grave of the 8th century. This period represents the peak of grave sculpture in China. According to Chinese belief, the spirit of the deceased lived on. Therefore, the grave furnishings had to ensure that he would be able to stay in the afterlife in a manner befitting his status. The two ladies embody the ideal of beauty of their time in their chubbiness.

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Size: 3056px × 4320px
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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