Lot Essay
The results of Oxford Thermoluminescence tests, nos.766t89 and 766t82, are consistent with the dating of this lot.
TANG DYNASTY
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TWO PAINTED POTTERY MATRONS
tang dynasty
Each modelled standing with both arms raised before the chest, the left hand concealed beneath a long sleeve, one figure modelled looking to the left and wearing a loose top-knot, the long flowing robe with remnants of orange and red pigments with traces of white and black outlining flower sprays, the plump face with bushy eyebrows and red cheeks, the other figure modelled slightly swaying to the left, the face turned upwards and framed by two pony-tails, the loose robe tied at the waist and with traces of white and orange pigments, heads restuck, minor repairs
14¼ in. (36.2 cm.) and 13¼ in. (33.7 cm.) high (2)
tang dynasty
Each modelled standing with both arms raised before the chest, the left hand concealed beneath a long sleeve, one figure modelled looking to the left and wearing a loose top-knot, the long flowing robe with remnants of orange and red pigments with traces of white and black outlining flower sprays, the plump face with bushy eyebrows and red cheeks, the other figure modelled slightly swaying to the left, the face turned upwards and framed by two pony-tails, the loose robe tied at the waist and with traces of white and orange pigments, heads restuck, minor repairs
14¼ in. (36.2 cm.) and 13¼ in. (33.7 cm.) high (2)