Ancient Chinese, Song Dynasty Terracotta Female Musician Tomb Tile - 30 cm
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Song Dynasty terracotta tomb tile depicting a standing female musician in a long pleated robe holding a wind instrument, 30 cm high by 30 cm wide by 4.5 cm deep, with pigment remains and an atelier handprint, acquired in 2025 from a gallery in Denmark with provenance from a private collection and guaranteed authenticity with a digital Certificate of Authenticity.
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Song Dynasty Female Musician Tomb Tile – 10th to 13th Century AD
A Song Dynasty terracotta tomb tile depicting a standing female musician in high relief, shown wearing a long pleated robe and holding a wind instrument before her chest. The figure retains visible remains of original pigment, including pink-red coloration on the sleeves and facial details, while the surface preserves extensive mineral concretions and burial deposits consistent with prolonged interment. The reverse bears an atelier mark in the form of a handprint, providing an unusual workshop-related feature associated with its production.
Material: Terracotta with pigment remains
Dimensions: 30 cm height
Provenance: Acquired in Denmark at an Art Gallery.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
Song Dynasty Female Musician Tomb Tile – 10th to 13th Century AD
A Song Dynasty terracotta tomb tile depicting a standing female musician in high relief, shown wearing a long pleated robe and holding a wind instrument before her chest. The figure retains visible remains of original pigment, including pink-red coloration on the sleeves and facial details, while the surface preserves extensive mineral concretions and burial deposits consistent with prolonged interment. The reverse bears an atelier mark in the form of a handprint, providing an unusual workshop-related feature associated with its production.
Material: Terracotta with pigment remains
Dimensions: 30 cm height
Provenance: Acquired in Denmark at an Art Gallery.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Song Dynasty
Century/timeframe
8th to 11th Century AD
Name of object
Female Musician Tomb Tile
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Denmark
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
30 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
30 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Denmark
Depth
4.5 cm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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