Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Terracotta Huge figure of fat lady, 50,5 cm with TL test Figure
No. 84324205
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Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty terracotta figure of Fat Lady, 20 x 8 cm with TL Figure
One of the most recognisable types from the Tang dynasty is that of the “fat ladies”, figures of concubines and entertainers depicted with round faces and rosy cheeks and a more plump figure. This form of depicting courtesans and dancers appears in 730 A.D.
The origin of depictions of ‘fat ladies’ can be traced back to the imperial concubine Yang Gui Fei, considered one of the great beauties of the Tang dynasty and the favourite concubine of Emperor Xuanzong.
Provenance: Acquired in F. Gallery, Spain, Madrid, 2022
*Attached thermoluminescence test (TL)
Statement seen by Catawiki. 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 territorry: all our object 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.
Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland.
No. 84324205
Sold
Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty terracotta figure of Fat Lady, 20 x 8 cm with TL Figure
One of the most recognisable types from the Tang dynasty is that of the “fat ladies”, figures of concubines and entertainers depicted with round faces and rosy cheeks and a more plump figure. This form of depicting courtesans and dancers appears in 730 A.D.
The origin of depictions of ‘fat ladies’ can be traced back to the imperial concubine Yang Gui Fei, considered one of the great beauties of the Tang dynasty and the favourite concubine of Emperor Xuanzong.
Provenance: Acquired in F. Gallery, Spain, Madrid, 2022
*Attached thermoluminescence test (TL)
Statement seen by Catawiki. 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 territorry: all our object 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.
Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland.
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