Ancient Chinese terracotta figure made during the Tang Dynasty between 618 AD - 907 AD. It's a collectible, spirit artifact known as a mingqi. Figure depicts a courtly old lady in standing position, wearing a traditional long robe, with hair tied in a bun and arms crossed in a gesture of reverence. Character has well preserved and clearly outlined anatomical facial features. Similliar example: Metropolitan Museum Of Art Credit Line: Gift of Enid A. Haupt, 1997 Accession Number: 1997.442.7.2 Very good condition - intact, well-preserved Dimensions: 66 (W) x 50 mm (D) x 216 mm (H) * 243 mm (H) on included presentation stand ARTIFACT WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY: * Presentation stand with a plate containing   the most important information about the artifact. * Certificate of Authenticity document with all   information about the artifact and its photos.   Document is providing the owner of this object   its lifetime authenticity warranty. PROVENANCE INFORMATION Purchased by our company from ancient Asian art expert Z.D.L. private collection. Previous ownership history: - Private Hong Kong collection of the owner   of an antique shop from Chinatown District,   New York, USA (collected before the 70's) - Ancient Asian art expert Z.D.L.   private New York, USA collection