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LOT 1652

Large Chinese Tang Terracotta Courtly Lady

TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.

16 in. (2.6 kg, 40.5 cm high).

Modelled standing facing in a floor-length courtly dress featuring a hand fan and floral print; hands held within voluminous sleeves at her chest, presenting a small lidded box; remains of polychrome pigmentation.

Provenance

Ex West Country collection, Bath, 1990s.

Accompanied by a copy of a thermoluminescence analysis report no.CJ142522022 from Laboratory Kotalla.

Literature

Cf. Prodan, M., The Art of the Tang Potter, London, 1960, pls.30 and 34, for similar examples.

CONDITION

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LOT 1652

Large Chinese Tang Terracotta Courtly Lady

Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,380

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