https://cchu9080.lib.hku.hk/files/original/134/P3190948.JPG 672cce75da92a341b91c127711638f71 https://cchu9080.lib.hku.hk/files/original/134/P3190996.JPG 190bc2886b6eee57fd66eb95e0e3e2fd https://cchu9080.lib.hku.hk/files/original/134/P3191008.JPG 19b3f19f911c5536a9c0f011cc6d38ab https://cchu9080.lib.hku.hk/files/original/134/model_[2].json b36f91133f61307ca9295f9ebcfc5bfa 3D Model A 3D rendering of a physical object. Place of Origin The geographic location where an object was made Xian, China Culture/Period A broad historical period, archaeological culture, or artistic movement in which an object was made Tang dynasty Date From Enter the lower end of the date range, only enter a number without any label and use negative for BCE. For example: enter '220' for 220 CE or '-220' for 220 BCE 618 Date To Enter the upper end of the date range, only enter a number without any label and use negative for BCE. For example: enter '220' for 220 CE or '-220' for 220 BCE 907 Materials What an object is made of, including any later additions (mounts, frames, etc.) Earthenware Height (cm) 31.4 Width (cm) 10.2 Depth (cm) 9 Accession Number A unique identifier for an object HKU.C.1959.0498 Description A short physical description of the object with an overview of its historical and social significance The unglazed standing female attendant was discovered in tomb and presented ritual function. It is one of the mingqi, which means spirit articles as replicas of the entourages that are buried with the dead. The lady figure was mould-made and coloured. Unfortunately, due to its nature of unglazed, the colour wore out over time and the little pigment is left. She stands with her right hand held in front of her chest. It is possible for her right hand to hold an item. However, it is unidentified now. Probably damaged or lost during excavation. The attendant’s dressing style has reflected fashion and people’s opinion on beauty during the time. Parted in the middle, her hair is tied into two buns. This is common among Tang young ladies who are yet to marry. She wears a loose robe with long sleeves that can hide her hands, reveals the fashion of Tang dynasty. The cloud-like gown is vividly represented by a few lines. From the traces of paint on her faces, she has a plump and rounded face, expressing a mild and graceful smile. The female figurine has reflected the fashion of mid-Tang dynasty. The trend had begun during the time of Emperor Xuanzong (685-762). One of his concubines, Yang Yuhuan has a plump and full shape which become the beauty standard at that time. In addition to the rich material life and luxurious lifestyle of the elites, Tang people think of plump and full-figure body shapes as the ideals of beauty. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Unglazed Female Attendant Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Wei Ka Ting attendant burial goods ceramics female Figurine Tang dynasty