Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty 彩绘陶瓷女雕像 - 19 cm

这是典型的唐代彩绘陶俑女形像， dating to the High to Middle Tang period (7th–8th century).

Figure characteristics:

Slender and elongated body proportions;

Natural standing posture with a stable center of gravity;

High, side-swept hairstyle;

Asymmetrical coiffure slightly gathered to one side;

Rounded facial features without exaggeration.

This figurine belongs to the painted pottery tradition derived from the Tang sancai system. It is not fully glazed, but decorated with low-temperature mineral pigments.

Observed details from the images:

Pigments show natural loss consistent with age, not artificial distressing;

Green pigment areas display powdering and calcification;

The clay body is fine-grained gray earthenware with visible hand-modeling marks;

The base proportions and foot treatment are natural and structurally consistent.

Overall, this is an authentic period object, rather than a modern decorative reproduction.


Catawiki disclaimer: This object 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.