Chinese Tang Pottery Attendant Figure, ex-Museum
East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 906 CE. A beautifully formed terracotta noblewoman tomb attendant, wearing long robes with her arms in large sleeves clasped across her slender abdomen, and atop her head is a tall coiffure. Remains of yellow and white pigment are visible across the figure's face and clothing; finer painted details are now faded. Hundreds of pottery figures like this one were carefully placed in the tombs of high-ranking people during the Tang period; one of the most interesting things about them is that, with their added pigment, they often seem to represent individuals rather than having been mass produced. Size: 1.9" W x 8.8" H (4.8 cm x 22.4 cm)
Provenance: ex-Ashland University Museum, Ashland, Ohio, USA, donated to Ashland University between July 1994 to December 1998
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
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Condition Report: Head and body repaired from multiple large pieces, with small chips and light adhesive residue along break lines. Light fading to surface pigment, with minor encrustations, and softening to some finer details particularly on face. Nice preservation to most pigment across surfaces.
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East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 906 CE. A beautifully formed terracotta noblewoman tomb attendant, wearing long robes with her arms in large sleeves clasped across her slender abdomen, and atop her head is a tall coiffure. Remains of yellow and white pigment are visible across the figure's face and clothing; finer painted details are now faded. Hundreds of pottery figures like this one were carefully placed in the tombs of high-ranking people during the Tang period; one of the most interesting things about them is that, with their added pigment, they often seem to represent individuals rather than having been mass produced. Size: 1.9" W x 8.8" H (4.8 cm x 22.4 cm)
Provenance: ex-Ashland University Museum, Ashland, Ohio, USA, donated to Ashland University between July 1994 to December 1998
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#169010
Condition Report: Head and body repaired from multiple large pieces, with small chips and light adhesive residue along break lines. Light fading to surface pigment, with minor encrustations, and softening to some finer details particularly on face. Nice preservation to most pigment across surfaces.
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