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LOT 2147

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.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12449-226807.

Literature

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.

CONDITION

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LOT 2147

Chinese Tang Terracotta Courtly Lady

Estimate £1,800 - 2,400€2,090 - 2,780 (for guidance only)$2,430 - 3,240 (for guidance only)

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