China, Tang dynasty (618–907) Height: 28 cm Private European collection, since the 1980s An elegant and highly decorative pottery figure of a Tang dynasty court lady, captured in a refined standing pose with her hands gently gathered before her. She wears a long, flowing robe, once richly painted, with surviving traces of green on the upper garment and warm red and ochre tones across the skirt. Her softly modelled face, with delicate features and a calm, introspective expression, is framed by an imposing high chignon—an iconic hairstyle associated with the sophisticated court life of the Tang dynasty. The surface displays beautifully weathered original pigments, with areas of natural wear and encrustation that enhance the sculpture’s authenticity and visual appeal. The hollow construction, visible at the base, confirms its function as a tomb figure, intended to accompany the elite in the afterlife. With its balanced proportions, pleasing presence, and strong traces of original colour, this is a particularly attractive example of Tang funerary art—ideal for collectors of early Chinese sculpture. Condition: Expected age-related wear and pigment loss; overall very good and stable. Provenance: Private European collection, assembled in the 1980s. -Shipping The figure will be professionally packed and dispatched in a custom wooden crate within three working days, shipped by DHL with full insurance.