Tang Dynasty Court Lady Tomb Figure shells producing artifacts of remarkable technical

producing artifacts of remarkable technical precision and aesthetic refinement

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balanced form and lustrous bronze surface reflect the refined craftsmanship and understated aesthetic of Roman personal adornment during the Imperial period

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Tang Dynasty Court Lady Tomb Figure shells producing artifacts of remarkable technicalTang Dynasty, 618907 AD, China This absolutely fascinating tomb figure depicts a court lady, a stunning example of Tang dynasty artistry. Standing gracefully, she is dressed in an untailored, flowing gown with long sleeves that delicately conceal her clasped hands. Her elaborate coiffure, with hair styled in a cloud like arrangement and piled toward the left, epitomizes the elegance and fashion of the Tang court. The figures plump, rounded face,