Seated Women Holding Mirror

Tang dynasty (618–907), first half of 8th century

China

Gazing into her small hand mirror, this young girl with braided pigtails is immersed in a tranquil moment from the sophisticated and fashion-conscious Tang court life. She may be absorbed in applying cosmetics, which included mineral pigments that were imported from Persia (now Iran) and Central Asia. The round, waisted stool upon which she sits was new among Chinese domestic furnishings at this time.

Status: On View, Gallery 105
Department: Arts of Asia

Title: Seated Women Holding Mirror
Place: China (Artist's nationality:)
Date Dates are not always precisely known, but the Art Institute strives to present this information as consistently and legibly as possible. Dates may be represented as a range that spans decades, centuries, dynasties, or periods and may include qualifiers such as c. (circa) or BCE.: Artist's working dates 618 CE–906 CE
Medium: Earthenware with three-color (sancai) lead glazes and traces of polychrome pigments
Dimensions: 28.5 × 11 cm (11 1/4 × 4 5/16 in.)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Janis H. Palmer
Reference Number: 1971.871
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