Date of production: between 618 and 907
dating in century: 7th-8th century
type(s) of object(s): sculpture, beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, archaeology, ceramics, china
name(s): statuette, mingqi
materials and techniques: terracotta, molding, polychromy
place(s) of execution/realization: china
dimensions - artwork:
height: 31. 4cm
length: 30. 6cm
width: 8. 6cm
description:
young woman, hairstyle in shell at the height of the temples, playing the straight flute. Light colored traces. Red terrace, brick flute, black saddle and boots. Historical commentary:
provenance: roger keverne gallery, 16, clifford street, london, w1s 3rg. Acquisition method: manual donation
name of donor, testator, seller: zuellig, stephen, zuellig, gilbert
date of acquisition: 2001
institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris
inventory number: m. C. 2001-13. Date: between 618 and 907.
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