*A SANCAI GLAZED TERRACOTTA / POTTERY GROOM China,...

*A SANCAI GLAZED TERRACOTTA / POTTERY GROOM
China, Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD)
The standing groom with folded arms might have been holding a weapon at first. Its body all covered in three glazed, i.e. yellow, green and cream. Both its face and its boots left unglazed and rather slip decorated. Offered at auction together with a modern plexiglass stand.
Provenance (according to the seller): Bought in January 2006 from Lam & Co Ltd.
H (the sole sculpture): 22 cm
Note: The successful bidder will be provided with an Oxford TL test, sample no. C205h55 dated 2005/11/11. 三彩釉面赤陶俑
中国，唐代（618-907）

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