Figurine debout, M.C. 9485(2)

Author(s): changsha (ceramic production center) production date: around 100 type(s) of object(s): beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, sculpture, ceramics, china name(s): statuette, mingqi materials and techniques: terracotta, slip place(s) of execution/realization: hunan (province) dimensions - artwork: height: 14. 7cm width: 6. 6cm depth: 4. 4cm description: terracotta figurine, with incised decoration. Iconographic description: bearded character with a large nose, dressed in a long double-breasted and belted dress. His flattened hairstyle which extends into a beak towards the back may be missing an upper part. The hands are crossed above the waist and the shoes, shod, remain visible under the dress rolled up into three teeth. The details are marked by incisions, such as the lapels of the collar, the belt, the pleats on the sleeves and in the dress (m. -t. Bobot). Historical commentary: former mu-fei collection. Acquisition method: manual donation name of donor, testator, seller: vergé, patrice date of acquisition: 1975 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 9485. Date: circa 100.