Lot Essay
Previously sold in our London rooms, June 16, 1986, lot 188
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A PAINTED BUFF POTTERY FIGURE OF A GROOM
TANG DYNASTY
Standing with hands clasped at his chest within the long sleeves of his belted, three-quarter-length coat painted in orange and with wide lapels, also wearing black felt boots and a black scarf tied atop his hair which has been gathered on top of his head into two topknots, his face, with its out-thrust chin, open mouth and squinting eyes, displaying a pugnacious attitude (neck repaired)
12 3/4in. (32.5cm.) high, box
TANG DYNASTY
Standing with hands clasped at his chest within the long sleeves of his belted, three-quarter-length coat painted in orange and with wide lapels, also wearing black felt boots and a black scarf tied atop his hair which has been gathered on top of his head into two topknots, his face, with its out-thrust chin, open mouth and squinting eyes, displaying a pugnacious attitude (neck repaired)
12 3/4in. (32.5cm.) high, box