Painted female archer figurines

[Painted female archer figurines]

Painted female archer figurines, Tang Dynasty, 28 cm high
The female figurines are combed into a bun in the shape of “Ya”, wearing a lapel narrow sleeve coat, waist lace, and boots. Turn your head to the left and shoot with both hands. This figurine vividly and vividly represents the social style at that time
The social atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty was open, and many women participated in many activities that only men could do before, including shooting. Du Fu’s “Ai Jiang Tou”: “A talented man carries a bow and arrow in front of the chariot, and a white horse chews gold. He turns to the sky and shoots at the clouds, and an arrow is falling on both wings.” Wang Jian’s “Palace Ci”: “The maid who shoots at the birth of Su Hong makeup, puts the new bow on each side. When he gets on the horse, he gives wine, and the man kneels down to worship King Xie.” This is the true portrayal of that time. Not only the women in the palace can shoot, but there are also many folk women who can ride and shoot. Li Changkui’s wife, Du Gu, has a female army of 2000 people who wear uniform and are specialized in hunting activities.