Jin Dynasty Terracotta Brick with Dancer Figure oceania Discovered at the remote site

Discovered at the remote site of Gobero in Niger—hidden deep within the Ténéré Desert

This exquisite piece

while a pointed nose

The Cleveland Museum of Art

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Jin Dynasty Terracotta Brick with Dancer Figure oceania Discovered at the remote siteJin Dynasty, c. 11151234 AD, Shanxi Province, China A finely modeled and rare grey terracotta brick from the Jin Dynasty, depicting a lively festive dancer. The unglazed tile presents a rectangular, full body portrait of a woman, possibly an actress, dressed in voluminous robes tied with an elaborate belt and crowned with ornate headgear. Her poised stance captures the grace and vitality of theatrical performance, a central feature of Jin Dynasty