China - Pair Of Dancing Girls - Tang Dynasty - Tl.

A very beautiful pair of Tang Dynasty dancers. They are in graceful and undulating movements. Their "erhuan" hairstyles consisted of two braids pulled up on top of the head and decorated with flowers. They wear a long two-colored dress and a scarf placed on their shoulders and falling delicately at the waist. The Tang Dynasty (618-907) dancer is often associated with a rich artistic and cultural period in China. The Tang Dynasty is known for its flourishing of the arts, including music, dance, poetry, and painting. Dancers of the time were often trained from a young age and participated in performances at royal courts as well as festivals. Dance at this time was influenced by various factors, including cultural interactions with other parts of Asia, which resulted in varied dance styles. Depictions of these dancers in Tang period art feature elaborate costumes, graceful movements, and expressive gestures. Their performances were often accompanied by music and played a role in the social and political events of the time, reflecting the sophistication of the culture of the time. The role of women in Tang society, including that of dancers, was relatively more liberal compared to other dynasties, allowing them to perform publicly and participate in the cultural life of their time. A thermoluminescence test performed on each piece accompanies the objects attesting to their periods of manufacture. Similar model depicted in the book: "T'ang Pottery" by Mario Prodan, page 44. Period: Tang Dynasty (618-907) Dimensions: Height: 33 - 31.5 cm; Width: 17 - 16 cm. Provenance: Former UK collection, acquired in Hong Kong in the early 1990s. Condition: Very good general condition, beautiful conservation of polychromy by pigments and cold.