Terracotta means ‘baked earth’ and describes the material and method of making antique pottery items. Sculpting clay and firing it to a hard and colorful finish is as difficult an accomplishment as it is an art form. The delicateness of each terracotta creation makes the antique pieces which survive today extremely rare and highly prized. Oi Ling Antiques is proud to present some of the finest examples currently to be seen on the market.
Fat Ladies
An Elegant Fat Lady with Open Hand Gesture
This red pottery painted figure represents the elegant noble lady of the high Tang period. She is depicted standing gracefully and her hand movement suggest that she might be having a conversation with someone. The style of her robe indicates that her fashion taste is strongly influenced by the West.
Period : Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.) Size : H. 50 cm Status : Available
Terracotta means ‘baked earth’ and describes the material and method of making antique pottery items. Sculpting clay and firing it to a hard and colorful finish is as difficult an accomplishment as it is an art form. The delicateness of each terracotta creation makes the antique pieces which survive today extremely rare and highly prized. Oi Ling Antiques is proud to present some of the finest examples currently to be seen on the market.
