2012.91.49, female attendant, painted terracotta.
Eason Eige collection; photo by B. Bernard
2012.91.49, female attendant, painted terracotta.
Eason Eige collection; photo by B. Bernard
This female's face is so expressive, it's tempting to see it as a caricature of an actual attendant. On a more serious note, the figurine reminds us that in ancient China, even after death the perks of privilege included female servants or even concubines.
The next photo provides a close-up of the attendant's face.
You can see an image of a second female attendant, from the Han dynasty,
by clicking here.
Photo by B. Bernard
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