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LOT 0436

Chinese Tang Ceramic Court Lady with Flowing Gown

TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.

23 3/8 in. (7 kg, 59.5 cm high).

In floor-length courtly dress with hands enfolded within the sleeves; pink and green pigment, on an integral base formed as a train to the robe, some restoration.

Provenance

Acquired 1990s-2000.
Ex D.N. collection.

Accompanied by a thermoluminescence test certificate no.C122f60 issued by Oxford Authentication.
Accompanied by a thermoluminescence test certificate no.CJ10255222022 issued by Laboratory Kotalla.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate no.11249-189440.

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LOT 0436

Chinese Tang Ceramic Court Lady with Flowing Gown

Estimate £4,000 - 6,000€4,640 - 6,960 (for guidance only)$5,400 - 8,100 (for guidance only)

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