Chinese Ceramic Standing Figure

A long robe, folded hands and a tidy topknot, in pale terra cotta.

This standing figure was made of terra cotta in China in the 18th or 19th century. Small clay figures of attendants and scholars are commonly found in Chinese tradition, made for display and household use. The figure stands on a square plinth with a long robe, arms folded at the front, and a small topknot on the head. A pale slip remains over the clay, flaking in places and revealing a warmer red body beneath. One eye is darkened with a small dab.

About 5 inches tall. A small, quiet figure who has all the time in the world.