Sancai-Glazed Standing Female Attendant, Tang Style
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Collection
Ceramics & Tea Wares
Period
Tang Style
Overview
A standing female attendant figure in sancai-glazed earthenware, combining courtly poise, sculptural form, and vivid ceramic surface.
Description
This standing female attendant is rendered in sancai-glazed earthenware and draws inspiration from the elegant courtly figures associated with Tang-style ceramic traditions. The upright pose, softly modeled drapery, and composed facial expression give the figure a sense of calm presence, while the amber and green glaze tones bring warmth and visual vitality to the surface.
The robe falls in measured vertical folds, and the coiffure is arranged in a manner that reinforces the figure’s refined, ceremonial character. Natural pooling of the glaze, fine crackle, and kiln-born variation enrich the surface and add to the sculptural quality of the work. These effects are part of what gives sancai figures their distinctive decorative appeal.
Best understood as a Tang-style ceramic figure, this piece offers a strong combination of historical resonance, sculptural form, and decorative value.
Details
Object Type: Ceramic Figure (Female Attendant)
Material: Earthenware with sancai glaze
Height: 38 cm
Width: 14 cm
Weight: 1148 g
Origin: China
Condition
Surface with natural glaze variations, crackle, and minor wear consistent with age and traditional firing. Overall well preserved.
Authenticity & Attribution Note
This object is presented as a Tang-style work, with attribution based on form, glaze vocabulary, and artistic tradition rather than absolute certification.
We are happy to provide additional photographs, closer views, and condition details whenever possible. Serious inquiries are always welcome.