A pottery pair of fat ladies
The standing figurines placed on a small base, are made of red terracotta entirely covered with a white engobe finished with colorful pigments applied cold The simple pose standing thanks to the gesture of the tiny hand, plump with graceful fingers, while the other covered by the long sleeve it holds a pomegranate and a tray with fruits respectively. The court lady with an opulent figure wears an elegant and draped dress on which there are traces of polychrome. The sophisticated hairstyle frames the make-up face in order to emphasize the eyes, cheeks and small lips.
Tang Dyanasty 8th century
China Xi'An
The standing figurines placed on a small base, are made of red terracotta entirely covered with a white engobe finished with colorful pigments applied cold The simple pose standing thanks to the gesture of the tiny hand, plump with graceful fingers, while the other covered by the long sleeve it holds a pomegranate and a tray with fruits respectively. The court lady with an opulent figure wears an elegant and draped dress on which there are traces of polychrome. The sophisticated hairstyle frames the make-up face in order to emphasize the eyes, cheeks and small lips. - Schreiber Collezioni