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Tang Dynasty Paited Terracotta Female Attendant

Offered by: Avantiques

Description
Circa (618-907 AD) A pottery tomb attendant figure in the form of a woman who is wearing a lengthy robe with a red-painted skirt, her robes are painted in beautiful blue pigment, holds her arms together against her chest and displays her smiling face beneath a large hair bun. Excellent condition and original paintwork. This piece has been precisely dated by means of a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla, an independent German Laboratory. The samples collected date the piece to the period reflected in its style, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. The TL certificate with its full report will accompany this lot. Height: 11 Inches (27.5cm) 555g Provenance: UK private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. AVANTIQUES is dedicated to providing an exclusive curated collection of Fine Arts, Paintings, Bronzes, Asian treasures, Art Glass and Antiques. Our inventory represents time-tested investment quality items with everlasting decorative beauty. We look forward to your business and appreciate any reasonable offers. All of our curated items are vetted and guaranteed authentic and as described. Avantiques only deals in original antiques and never reproductions. We stand behind our treasures with a full money back return policy if the items are not as described. Please also consider Avantique’s antique and ancient Asian Art Collection of Han Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, Qing, and Republic period items to complete your home and office decorations with class. Avantiques has Asian pottery, terra cotta, bronze, and paintings to complement your collection. We strive to collect the highest quality Asian antiquities in exceptional condition.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Materials:	Terracotta, Hand-Crafted, Hand-Painted
Condition:	Excellent condition and original paintwork. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	Circa (618-907 AD)
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Incollect Reference #:	640173