Lot Essay
The result of Oxford thermoluminescence test no. is consistent with the dating of this lot
Property from the VICTORIA NEBEKER COBERLY FAMILY TRUST
A PAIR OF PAINTED POTTERY FIGURES OF DANCERS, TANG DYNASTY, each shown with slender body swayed to one side as the position of the arms create a graceful diagonal within the long, narrow sleeves of her long dress, the hair dressed in a crescent-shaped coiffure showing traces of black pigment, with further traces of red and black pigment and white slip--10 1/8in. high, stands (2)
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A PAIR OF PAINTED POTTERY FIGURES OF DANCERS, TANG DYNASTY, each shown with slender body swayed to one side as the position of the arms create a graceful diagonal within the long, narrow sleeves of her long dress, the hair dressed in a crescent-shaped coiffure showing traces of black pigment, with further traces of red and black pigment and white slip--10 1/8in. high, stands (2)