Pottery figure of a foreign dancer, China, Tang dynasty, 618 – 906, Height: 9 1/2 inches, 24 cm. © Ben Janssens Oriental Art. A pottery model of a male dancer of foreign appearance, standing tall and turning his head towards his left. The slightly portly...

Foreign Dancer, China, Tang Dynasty, 618-907. Photo courtesy Vanderven Oriental Art. Height 34cm. TL tested by Oxford, UK Sturdily modelled in dark grey pottery, the figure has a wide face with high cheekbones, her hair gathered in double braids behind...