Large painted pottery sculpture of a court lady
China
Tang Dynasty (618-907), c. 8th century
Beautifully modelled as a classic court lady in moulded terracotta with fine details including incised and hand-worked details to the robe and face, her hands held aloft inside billowing sleeves. Remnant gesso finish and polychrome present. 50.7cm high, 16.5cm wide.
Provenance: Kensoon Asiatic Art, Singapore 2004; William Rogers Collection; Jason Sprague Collection.
Cat. 574
China
Tang Dynasty (618-907), c. 8th century
Beautifully modelled as a classic court lady in moulded terracotta with fine details including incised and hand-worked details to the robe and face, her hands held aloft inside billowing sleeves. Remnant gesso finish and polychrome present. 50.7cm high, 16.5cm wide.
Provenance: Kensoon Asiatic Art, Singapore 2004; William Rogers Collection; Jason Sprague Collection.
Cat. 574
China
Tang Dynasty (618-907), c. 8th century
Beautifully modelled as a classic court lady in moulded terracotta with fine details including incised and hand-worked details to the robe and face, her hands held aloft inside billowing sleeves. Remnant gesso finish and polychrome present. 50.7cm high, 16.5cm wide.
Provenance: Kensoon Asiatic Art, Singapore 2004; William Rogers Collection; Jason Sprague Collection.
Cat. 574