Chinese Tang Dynasty Terracotta Female Court Attendant Statuette

GBP 195.00

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Object Description

A hollow mould terracotta Chinese, Tang period statuette of a female court attendant. The figure is shown wearing a long robe with flared sleeves. The figure is presented standing, with both arms held to the chest. Her hands are clasped together in front, and in her hands, there is a small perforation, which would possibly would have once held an accoutrement or have been used for offerings such as incense. Her face shows a serene expression and she wears a slanted headpiece. There are earthy encrustations to the surface consistent with age.

Date: Circa 618-906 AD
Period: Tang Dynasty

Object History

From the collection of a West Country gentleman, formed in 1970

Object Condition

Good. Some encrustations to the surface along with slight wear to the features and pigment consistent with age.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:5.2 x H:19.4 centimeters

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St James's Ancient Art
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