Woman Dancing

Photo: iocolor, LLP

Woman Dancing

8th century

This figurine is striking for the flowing movements of dance conveyed through the fluent lines of her gown, enhanced by the articulation of deeply draped sleeves. The figure’s dual topknot is a timeless aspect of Chinese hairstyles.

Oolitic marble
12 1/4 × 9 1/2 × 7in. (31.1 × 24.1 × 17.8cm)
Eugene Fuller Memorial Collection
33.111
Photo: iocolor, LLP
location
Now on view at the Asian Art Museum

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Luminous: The Art of Asia, October 13, 2011 - January 8, 2012

Seattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Boundless: Stories of Asian Art, Feb. 8, 2020 - ongoing.

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