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LOT 2012
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.
ProvenanceAcquired 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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