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LOT 2330
Chinese Tang Terracotta Courtly Lady
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
19 1/4 in. (3.88 kg, 49 cm).
Standing on a polygonal base, elaborately dressed hair and blusher on her cheeks, dressed in a draped long blue robe with red detailing, cloud slippers emerging from beneath the hem; arms raised within the sleeves exposing her delicate hands.
Provenance
From a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.
Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.15C26042024 from Laboratory Kotalla.
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LOT 2330
Chinese 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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