Figure "Fat Lady"; China, Tang Dynasty, 618-907. Terracotta decorated with cold-applied slip. The Tang dynasty (618-756) constitutes one of the most flourishing periods in the history of Chinese art, this type of sculpture, the endearing «Fat ladies» figures with volume and corpulence, with looser clothing, were a clear reflection of the social role that women occupied in Chinese society. This figure of a court lady, touched with a complex hairstyle and richly dressed in a light turquoise tunic, is a clear example of these figures known as "fat ladies" by the beauty canon of the time, which showed the Courtesans dressed in gala, with slightly round features. Provenance: The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot legally. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks. Purchased by the current owner in 2011 in Madrid from a private collector (J.S.), owned before 80's.