China Song/Jin, 11th–13th centuries Terracotta Relief
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North China Song–Jin era, 11th–13th century grey terracotta brick sculpted in high relief, depicting a group of musicians with a central seated figure holding two rods to play a drum, measuring 28 × 24 × 6.5 cm, in reasonable condition and acquired from France in 2026.
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Northern China — Song–Jin era, 11th–13th century
Important carved terracotta brick representing a musical scene
Gray terracotta, molded and carved in high relief.
Dimensions: 28 × 24 × 6.5 cm.
Gray molded and carved terracotta in high relief, depicting an ensemble of musicians. In the center, a seated figure holds two sticks intended for playing the drum; to the left, a second musician carries a small handheld drum. Ornamentation completed with several figures and decorative elements.
The work presumably originates from a funerary or architectural setting in northern China, in the tradition of sculpted bricks from the Song and Jin periods.
Condition: wear, abrasions, small chips and loss of material. Rough and irregular reverse. Modern metal suspension system on the reverse.
Northern China — Song–Jin era, 11th–13th century
Important carved terracotta brick representing a musical scene
Gray terracotta, molded and carved in high relief.
Dimensions: 28 × 24 × 6.5 cm.
Gray molded and carved terracotta in high relief, depicting an ensemble of musicians. In the center, a seated figure holds two sticks intended for playing the drum; to the left, a second musician carries a small handheld drum. Ornamentation completed with several figures and decorative elements.
The work presumably originates from a funerary or architectural setting in northern China, in the tradition of sculpted bricks from the Song and Jin periods.
Condition: wear, abrasions, small chips and loss of material. Rough and irregular reverse. Modern metal suspension system on the reverse.
Details
Culture
China Song/Jin, 11th–13th centuries
Century/timeframe
XI-XIIIème Siècle
Name of object
Relief
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Fair
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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Yes
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Original/official
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