Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Ceramic Court Lady Figure - 36.8 cm
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Tang Dynasty ancient Chinese ceramic Court Lady Figure, 36.8 cm high, in good condition, authentic original.
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Court Lady Figure. Tang Dynasty. (618-907) Height 36.8 cm
This piece represents a female figure commonly known as a "Court Lady." Court Ladies are a testament to the ideal of beauty and the importance of women in the courtly culture of the Tang Dynasty.
The figure depicts a woman in a serene and formal posture, with her hands crossed in a position that conveys calm and elegance. She wears a simple yet voluminous garment characteristic of the feminine fashion of the time, emphasizing the preference for a robust figure, considered the ideal of beauty. She features an elaborate hairstyle, a distinctive element of court ladies, which varied according to the fashions of the Tang era.
The figure is made of ceramic and shows traces of polychromy. The function of these figures was funerary, as they were placed in tombs as symbolic elements to accompany and serve the deceased in the afterlife.
The Tang era in Chinese history is considered a golden age. It witnessed the flourishing of culture, economy, diplomacy, and politics under a unified government.
Provenance: From a private collection (Bath, United Kingdom; 1990s).
The piece is accompanied by an import declaration from the Spanish Ministry of Culture (not subject to export fees).
The supplier warrants that he obtained this lot legally. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.
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.
Court Lady Figure. Tang Dynasty. (618-907) Height 36.8 cm
This piece represents a female figure commonly known as a "Court Lady." Court Ladies are a testament to the ideal of beauty and the importance of women in the courtly culture of the Tang Dynasty.
The figure depicts a woman in a serene and formal posture, with her hands crossed in a position that conveys calm and elegance. She wears a simple yet voluminous garment characteristic of the feminine fashion of the time, emphasizing the preference for a robust figure, considered the ideal of beauty. She features an elaborate hairstyle, a distinctive element of court ladies, which varied according to the fashions of the Tang era.
The figure is made of ceramic and shows traces of polychromy. The function of these figures was funerary, as they were placed in tombs as symbolic elements to accompany and serve the deceased in the afterlife.
The Tang era in Chinese history is considered a golden age. It witnessed the flourishing of culture, economy, diplomacy, and politics under a unified government.
Provenance: From a private collection (Bath, United Kingdom; 1990s).
The piece is accompanied by an import declaration from the Spanish Ministry of Culture (not subject to export fees).
The supplier warrants that he obtained this lot legally. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.
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
618-907
Name of object
Court Lady Figure
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
36.8 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
