Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Pottery Seated Figure of Musician Ca. AD 618 - 907 This charming pottery figure portrays a kneeling female musician holding a panpipe to her mouth with both hands. She wears a red skirt and a fitted jacket. Her hair is arranged in a symmetrical double-knot above the forehead, and her facial features are finely detailed with painted brows, eyes, and lips. Figures of this type were placed in tombs as entertainers, representing the refined musical culture of the Tang court. A similar example can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 23.180.4-.7. Dimensions: 21cm x 11cm x 10g Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE of THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU. Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.