FAT LADY. CEARMIC.
China; Tang Dynasty; early 8th century.

Ceramic with painting. The lady wearing a long robe; belted fashionably in male manner; in a walking pose; her right foot pushed forward. Both hands are hidden in her long sleeves. Her hair pinned up in a lily knot; she wears careful makeup in Tang-style after the model of Yang Guifei. Height 49cm. Condition A/B. Usual restorations. Supplement: Cushioned box; coverd with fabric.

The dating was confirmed by a thermolumineszenz assessment of the Oxford Laboratory dated December 10; 1996; no. 766z76.
Art trade; Van Ham.