Zou Meiqi

DOI: 10.64212/EMXQ3234

Abstract
Luoyang was a secondary capital during the Tang Dynasty, and the female figurines unearthed from Tang tombs are representative of that era. During the early Tang period, female figurines often wore short jackets in red, yellow, or green paired with red skirts, with belts adorned with red and green patterns. Their robes were predominantly red, and their attire featured tight-fitting garments with narrow sleeves. In the flourishing Tang period, the hairstyles of female figurines often included double high buns or single high chignons. Their clothing styles varied between tight-fitting, narrow-sleeve garments and loose, flowing outfits. The chest and neckline of their Ru skirts (襦裙) were typically low-cut, and the overall style of clothing gradually became more expansive. During the mid to late Tang period, clothing and skirts became exaggeratedly loose and voluminous. The low-cut attire of women from the flourishing Tang period gradually fell out of favor, and the colors of their clothing no longer featured the strong contrasts seen in the early and flourishing Tang periods.

Key Words
Tang Dynasty, female figurines, clothing, Luoyang