Han Dynasty, 206 BC-220 AD. A hollow-formed terracotta figure of a dancing lady in floor length gown with extended sleeves, diadem of flowers to the hair, right arm raised and left hand clutching the gown at the hip. See Prodan, M., The Art of The T'ang Potter, Thames and Hudson, 1960, for discussion. 5.5 kg, 58cm (23"). From the collection of an American lady living in London; acquired before 2000; accompanied by copy of an Oxford Authentication thermoluminescence analysis report no.C100a35, dated 7 January 2000.