Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Ceramic Ceramic Maid - 29 cm
01
day
23
hours
52
minutes
59
seconds
Current bid
€ 110
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Peter Reynaers
Has nearly 30 years’ experience and moderated multiple online art research groups.
Estimate € 850 - € 1,000
14 other people are watching this object
 | €110 | |
|---|---|---|
 | €100 | |
| €20 | |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 135881 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Original ceramic maid, a Chinese painted terracotta female attendant figure from the Tang Dynasty, standing about 29 cm high and dating to c.7th–8th century CE, acquired from China in 1990 via an antique market.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
A Chinese painted terracotta female attendant figure, modelled standing in a dignified upright posture. The figure wears a high coiffure and a long cross-collared robe, with traces of white facial pigment and red painted decoration on the garment. The hands are held in front of the body or concealed within the sleeves, giving the figure a formal courtly appearance.
The hairstyle, painted surface, slender form, and robe structure are reminiscent of Sui-Tang to Tang Dynasty pottery female attendant figures, commonly made as funerary mingqi to represent service, ceremony, and elite daily life in the afterworld.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
A Chinese painted terracotta female attendant figure, modelled standing in a dignified upright posture. The figure wears a high coiffure and a long cross-collared robe, with traces of white facial pigment and red painted decoration on the garment. The hands are held in front of the body or concealed within the sleeves, giving the figure a formal courtly appearance.
The hairstyle, painted surface, slender form, and robe structure are reminiscent of Sui-Tang to Tang Dynasty pottery female attendant figures, commonly made as funerary mingqi to represent service, ceremony, and elite daily life in the afterworld.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty
Century/timeframe
c.7th-8th century CE
Name of object
Ceramic Maid
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
1990
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
China
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
29 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1986
Previous owner - country acquired from
China
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
Disclaimer
The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
