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China

Dancing female tomb figure
Tang Dynasty, 7th-8th century
China
Red earthenware with traces of red, white and black pigment
h. 24.4 cm
UEA 407a

The aristocratic and royal tombs of the Tang dynasty (618-906) were abundantly equipped with ceramic figures, animals and serving and eating vessels. This was a continuation of the practice of providing the deceased with symbols of servants, attendants and the means to carry out after death the important activities of life.

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