imperialasia: Follow up on the Han dynasty exhibit I went to… This clay figure of a crouching
imperialasia: Follow up on the Han dynasty exhibit I went to… This clay figure of a crouching lady dates back at least 1800 years ago and was found in the tomb of a royalty, like most Han dynasty relics we found today. From the figure we can see the beauty standards of that time. A fine and long tail at the end of each eye is a common trait found on many Han dynasty relics as seen on this one. The hairstyle and clothing patterns are relatively simple compared to other times of China as there are rarely any pattern or accessories. The crouching position also reflects the habit of early Han people. Early Han people, especially women, rarely sit kneeling and crouching, like the Japanese, were most commonly seen from relics. Also, the covering the mouth with both sleeves was considered well manner at that time for women. This figure is extremely precious for the study of Han dynasty everyday life as well as technology. There are not many figures today from that period that still shows bright color. The color are usually oxidized as they were unearthed, just like the terracotta army, which used to have vibrant color. This also tells us that Han people don’t have much choice when it comes to choosing the color of their outfit. Like what you saw? Follow imperialasia for more! -- source link
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