Eastern Wei period Ceramic ceramic fi - 19 cm
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Gray pottery standing figure from the Eastern Wei period (534–550 AD), a ceramic object, 19 cm tall and 6 cm wide, authentic and original, in poor condition, acquired in 1990 as a gift from China.
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Gray pottery standing figure, attributed to the Eastern Wei period (534–550 AD). The figure is slender in form, hands clasped at the chest, clad in a long, wide-sleeved robe of simple and solemn design. The face is square and reserved, with minimally carved features, and the hair is arranged in a high side bun, typical of Northern Dynasties female coiffures. The surface shows natural soil accretions and burial weathering, with earthy tones of gray-brown, ochre, and pale white, consistent with long-term interment and not artificial application. Such attendant figures were commonly placed in tombs, embodying the modest and restrained aesthetics of the Eastern Wei. Well-preserved and highly authentic, this piece is a fine example of Northern Dynasties funerary pottery.
Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Gray pottery standing figure, attributed to the Eastern Wei period (534–550 AD). The figure is slender in form, hands clasped at the chest, clad in a long, wide-sleeved robe of simple and solemn design. The face is square and reserved, with minimally carved features, and the hair is arranged in a high side bun, typical of Northern Dynasties female coiffures. The surface shows natural soil accretions and burial weathering, with earthy tones of gray-brown, ochre, and pale white, consistent with long-term interment and not artificial application. Such attendant figures were commonly placed in tombs, embodying the modest and restrained aesthetics of the Eastern Wei. Well-preserved and highly authentic, this piece is a fine example of Northern Dynasties funerary pottery.
Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Eastern Wei period
Century/timeframe
(534–550 AD)
Name of object
ceramic fi
Acquired from
Gifted
Year acquired
1990
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
China
Condition
Poor
Previous owner acquired from
Gifted
Height
19 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1986
Width
6 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
China
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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