Figure of a standing lady
Unknown Artist
19th century
Medium
Biscuit with polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Dimensions
H. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm); W. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); D. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Classification
Ceramics
Culture & Period
China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Edwin C. Vogel, 1962
Accession Number
62.222.6
Rights
Public Domain
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite *Figure of a Standing Lady*, crafted in the 19th century during China's Qing dynasty (16441911), stands as a delicate testament to the porcelain mastery of Jingdezhen, the kiln center renowned worldwide for its fine ceramics. Measuring about 12⅝ inches tall, this porcelain sculpture—fired once without glaze for a soft, matte finish—features a graceful female figure adorned with vibrant polychrome enamels. overglaze colors, applied and low-fired for luminosity, bring her flowing robes and serene expression to life, capturing the refined beauty idealized in Qing-era art. Jingdezh...