Female Figure of a Court Entertainer Dancing (Body)
| Title | Female Figure of a Court Entertainer Dancing (Body) |
|---|---|
| Date | 100s CE 2nd century |
| Medium | Pottery with traces of color pigment |
| Classification | Ceramic |
| Origin | China, Sichuan province, Eastern Han dynasty (25–220 CE) China |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Female Figure of a Court Entertainer Dancing (Body) (漢 彩繪陶樂舞俑), 100s CE. China, Sichuan province, Eastern Han dynasty (25–220 CE). Pottery with traces of color pigment; 60 cm (23 5/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Barbara S. Robinson and Family, 2023.98.a |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Female Figure of a Court Entertainer Dancing (Body)” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 100s CE. It is executed in pottery with traces of color pigment and classified as ceramic. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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