中國古代，漢朝 Terracotta 经科学验证——大型中国宫廷女士——据称为汉代——54.5厘米——德国 - 54.5 cm (沒有保留價)

Remarkable and imposing Chinese terracotta female figure, 54.5 cm tall, distinguished by its majestic silhouette, its long elegantly draped robe and the finesse of its modeling.

This large sculpture possesses a particularly striking presence. Its crossed long sleeves, serene face and carefully worked hairstyle evoke the refinement of court figures in imperial China.

One of its attractions lies in the traces of polychromy still visible on the face. Chinese funerary sculptures were originally often painted, but their pigments, especially sensitive to burial conditions and the passage of time, have often disappeared. The presence of colored traces on the facial features is thus a particularly appreciable conservation detail, which enriches the expression of this figure and recalls its original appearance.

It is accompanied by official German scientific expertise established in 2001, including an old photograph of the figurine and several in-depth analyses of its material.

German scientific expertise of 2001:

This important statuette is accompanied by a scientific report drawn up on August 29, 2001 by the Amtliche Materialprüfstelle für Glas und Keramik, the official materials testing laboratory attached to the Fachhochschule Koblenz in Germany.

The expert report, referenced KP 143-12/01, is signed by Professor Dr.-Ing. Gernot Klein, then director of the laboratory, specialist in ceramic materials and the analysis of archaeological finds.

It includes an old photograph identifying the statuette as well as several scientific examinations: optical and electron microscopy, chemical analysis (EDX) and thermal analyses TG/DTA.

These techniques are also used in archaeological research and the scientific study of museum collections.

The analyses document the composition, structure and thermal behavior of the ceramic material.

This official university report, drawn up twenty-five years ago, constitutes a particularly interesting scientific documentation for the study of this large Chinese figure.

A majestic silhouette and a robe of rare elegance:

The figurine depicts a court lady standing, in a calm and solemn attitude.

Her delicately molded face, with slightly elongated eyes and a discreetly smiling mouth, expresses great serenity.

Her carefully worked hairstyle is gathered at the back of the head into a bun extended by a trailing lock.

The arms are crossed in front of the body, hidden under long sleeves with generous pleats.

The robe, particularly long, reaches the ground and widens harmoniously in its lower part. Its oblique folds emphasize the verticality of the sculpture and give it remarkable elegance.

This slender composition, combined with its imposing dimensions, constitutes one of the main attractions of the piece.

The terracotta presents a nuanced patina in beige, ochre and gray tones, with deposits and traces of pigments.

Mingqi – Court life in Imperial China:

This figure can be linked to the tradition of mingqi, these funerary statuettes intended to accompany the deceased in the afterlife.

Under the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE), the tombs of high-ranking individuals housed miniature courts.

Ladies of the court, servants, musicians and dignitaries were symbolically to prolong the comfort and prestige of the deceased in the other world.

These representations testify to the refined dress, traditions and social organization of imperial China.

Through its ceremonial posture, crossed sleeves and monumental robe, this statuette evokes that aristocratic world.

With its 54.5 cm height, it constitutes a particularly imposing and decorative representation.

Dimensions and features:

- Height: 54.5 cm
- Width: 19.8 cm
- Depth: 18.3 cm
- Weight: 3.56 kg
- Material: terracotta
- Provenance: China
- Proposed period: Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE), presumed attribution
- Typology: court figure, mingqi tradition
- Documentation: German scientific expertise of August 29, 2001
- Report reference: KP 143-12/01

State of conservation:

The statuette shows an irregular patina, with deposits, wear traces and color variations.
The face, hairstyle, crossed sleeves and robe folds retain good legibility.
Detailed photographs allow appreciation of its overall condition and surface features.

A large collectible piece:

With its remarkable height of 54.5 cm, its majestic silhouette and its elegant robe with long sculpted pleats, this figure has a particularly strong presence.
The combination of its substantial dimensions, refined aesthetics and a 2001 official German laboratory expert report makes it a particularly interesting piece for collectors of ancient Chinese terracottas.

A grand representation of Chinese funeral tradition, evoking the elegance and refinement of imperial China, accompanied by old and identifiable scientific documentation.

Secure packaging and insured shipment:

The statuette will be shipped in a rigid box specially prepared to its dimensions, with reinforced packing and protective foams suited to its fragility.

The shipment will be sent with tracking and insurance covering the declared value of the object, subject to the carrier's conditions.

The 2001 German scientific report and its annexes will be carefully protected and attached to the shipment.