Lot Essay
For two other examples of similar type, one dated to the Sui dynasty, the other to the Tang, see Ezekiel Schloss, Ancient Chinese Ceramic Sculpture, Stamford, 1972, vol. II, pp. 77 and 92 respectively.
EARLY TANG DYNASTY, 7TH CENTURY
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SIX PAINTED GREY POTTERY COURT OFFICIALS
Early Tang Dynasty, 7th Century
Standing with hands clasped at their bellies, wearing long-sleeved red robes and official hats
9.7/8in. (25.2cm.) high (6)
Early Tang Dynasty, 7th Century
Standing with hands clasped at their bellies, wearing long-sleeved red robes and official hats
9.7/8in. (25.2cm.) high (6)