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LOT 2212
Chinese Large Tang Terracotta Courtly Lady
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
19 7/8 in. (3.85 kg, 50.5 cm).
Standing erect on a polygonal base, with elaborately dressed hair and blusher on her cheeks, dressed in a draped long pale green robe with red and ochre detailing, cloud slippers emerging from beneath the hem; arms raised within the sleeves exposing her delicate hands.
ProvenanceFrom a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.
Accompanied by thermoluminescence analysis report no.47CM180321 from Laboratory Kotalla.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12457-226137.
See Caroselli, S.L. ed., The Quest For Eternity Chinese Ceramic Sculptures From The People's Republic Of China, London, 1987, p.viii, for type.
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LOT 2212
Chinese Large Tang Terracotta Courtly Lady
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
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