Lot Essay
The result of Oxford thermoluminescence test no. 766r55 is consistent with the dating of this lot.
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A PAINTED RED POTTERY FIGURE OF A COURT LADY, Tang Dynasty
Shown standing with head turned slightly to the right, the arms folded on the chest and hidden within the voluminous sleeves of her long robes which blouse over the belt around her hips, her full face subtly modelled with delicate features below the black curved hairline and upswept double loop of her elegant coiffure, traces of red and black pigment and white slip
46.5cm. high
Shown standing with head turned slightly to the right, the arms folded on the chest and hidden within the voluminous sleeves of her long robes which blouse over the belt around her hips, her full face subtly modelled with delicate features below the black curved hairline and upswept double loop of her elegant coiffure, traces of red and black pigment and white slip
46.5cm. high