A large Chinese Painted Pottery Court Lady, Tang Dynasty,
ca. mid 8th century CE Medium - Clay thanks to the patronage of

thanks to the patronage of the Société des Amis de Versailles and The American Friends of Versailles

Of light green-yellow faience

For a classic example

Crafted from high karat gold and edged with fine gold wire

with a central turquoise cabochon inlay

A large Chinese Painted Pottery Court Lady, Tang Dynasty, <br><em>ca. mid 8th century CE</em> Medium - Clay thanks to the patronage ofOne 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,