Lot Essay
The result of Oxford thermoluminescence test no. C298h8o, 15 December 1998, is consistent with the dating of this lot.
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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTION (LOTS 16 AND 125-127)
A PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A CIVIL OFFICIAL
TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)
Details
A PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A CIVIL OFFICIAL
TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)
The official is modelled standing wearing a coat with long sleeves and a ceremonial headdress, all with floral or cloud motifs and traces of red, black, green and gilt decoration.
25 ½ in. (72.5 cm.) high
TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)
The official is modelled standing wearing a coat with long sleeves and a ceremonial headdress, all with floral or cloud motifs and traces of red, black, green and gilt decoration.
25 ½ in. (72.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Collection of Julius Eberhardt (1936-2012), Austria, acquired prior to 2000.
Literature
Regina Krahl, Sammlung Julius Eberhardt. Frühe chinesische Kunst, Hong Kong, 2000, p. 216, cat. no. 126.
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