Joueuse de pipa (Tan pipa nüshi), M.C. 9258, between 960 and 1127

Date of production: between 960 and 1127 dating in century: 11th-12th century type(s) of object(s): graphic arts name(s): wall painting materials and techniques: earth, colors - pigments place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 77cm width: 35cm description: funerary wall painting: fragment of a tomb wall. Iconographic description: a standing lady, with a high bun in a shell in a decoration of clouds in the shape of peony flowers and mushrooms; she is turned to her left, and holds a round guitar (pipa); red brown long dress. Mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 1966 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 9258. Date: between 960 and 1127.