Lot Essay
The dating of this lot is consistent with the result of the Ralf Kotalla thermoluminescence tests nrs. 01130504 and 02130504.
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NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY
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A set of four grey pottery painted figures of musicians
Northern Wei dynasty
The musicians shown kneeling, one playing the qin, the others a lute-like instrument, a hand drum and the cymbals, dressed in a dark red wide-sleeved tunic with padded hems tucked inside a black skirt, the hair drawn up high under a guan hat, the instruments and skin covered in white slip and traces of pale ochre pigment, some restoration
19 cm. high (4)
Northern Wei dynasty
The musicians shown kneeling, one playing the qin, the others a lute-like instrument, a hand drum and the cymbals, dressed in a dark red wide-sleeved tunic with padded hems tucked inside a black skirt, the hair drawn up high under a guan hat, the instruments and skin covered in white slip and traces of pale ochre pigment, some restoration
19 cm. high (4)
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