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
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...