PROPERTY FROM THE SCHEINMAN COLLECTION
A SMALL PAINTED RED POTTERY FIGURE OF A COURT LADY

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A SMALL PAINTED RED POTTERY FIGURE OF A COURT LADY
TANG DYNASTY

The figure standing with right hip thrust forward, the tips of her shoes emerging from beneath the hem of her long robes, her clasped hands concealed within the long sleeves, her full face well modeled with animated expression framed by an elaborate hair-do surmounted by a large chignon, traces of slip and pigment, earth encrustation (neck restored)
12in. (30.4cm.) high, wood stand

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