Nice coin & thanks for brilliant packing as well as quick delivery
View translationAncient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Terracotta Female Court Attendant Figurine
No. 88329429
A fine hollow-mould terracotta Chinese Tang period statuette of a female court attendant. The figure is depicted wearing a long orange robe with flaring sleeves and is presented standing, with the both arms held to the chest. The hands are clasped together in front and feature a small perforation, which would possibly have once held an accoutrement or offerings such as incense. Her hair is styled in an up-do and she wears a slanted headpiece. The figure's face has been rendered delicately with white pigment for the base, black for the eyes and eyebrows, and orange-red for the mouth. Remnants of orange and red pigment also survive on the drapery. Earthly encrustations to the surface. Signs of wear as consistent with its age, including surface chips and scratches, as well as chips to the base.
Such figurines were made as burial objects and grave goods to be placed in the tomb, often as a larger group forming a procession for the deceased. Figures of this type are called mingqi in Chinese and usually depict servants, officials, soldiers, musicians, court attendants, dancers and animals. Grave goods were an important status symbol in ancient China, and such terracotta figures were made for the service and entertainment of the owner, ensuring that their journey in the underworld was a happy one.
Measurements: (circa) H 22cm x W 5.3cm x D 4cm
Provenance: From the collection of a West Country gentleman, formed in 1970s.
Seller's Story
A fine hollow-mould terracotta Chinese Tang period statuette of a female court attendant. The figure is depicted wearing a long orange robe with flaring sleeves and is presented standing, with the both arms held to the chest. The hands are clasped together in front and feature a small perforation, which would possibly have once held an accoutrement or offerings such as incense. Her hair is styled in an up-do and she wears a slanted headpiece. The figure's face has been rendered delicately with white pigment for the base, black for the eyes and eyebrows, and orange-red for the mouth. Remnants of orange and red pigment also survive on the drapery. Earthly encrustations to the surface. Signs of wear as consistent with its age, including surface chips and scratches, as well as chips to the base.
Such figurines were made as burial objects and grave goods to be placed in the tomb, often as a larger group forming a procession for the deceased. Figures of this type are called mingqi in Chinese and usually depict servants, officials, soldiers, musicians, court attendants, dancers and animals. Grave goods were an important status symbol in ancient China, and such terracotta figures were made for the service and entertainment of the owner, ensuring that their journey in the underworld was a happy one.
Measurements: (circa) H 22cm x W 5.3cm x D 4cm
Provenance: From the collection of a West Country gentleman, formed in 1970s.
Seller's Story
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livraison rapide et objet conforme à la photo
View translationWell received: thank you very much!
View translationThank you for the fast delivery! The object is great! I‘m very happy! Regards Marcel
View translationMagnifique et rare objet song, avec certificat d'authenticité, très bien protégé, envoi rapide. Merci beaucoup !
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View translationProdusul este foarte bun, la fel si pretul de achixitie. In schimb fotmalitatile vamale in Romania sunt complicate.
View translationnice pieces, thank you!
View translationAmazing pieces of art
View translationThe item arrived after a short time, and was packed very good, with a little box to the item itself. Very good experience with the seller.
View translationbien arrivé, bien emballé, conforme. petits formats
View translationPrachtig flesje. Zorgvuldig Verzonden.
View translationVielen Dank, Wunderschöne Objekte, Professionell verpackt und gut Geschützt. Super schnelle Lieferung. Ich bin sehr zufrieden.
View translationParfait! Merci...
View translationExtremely quick delivery and the objects were sent together.
View translationVenditore super veloce nella spedizione. Qualche problema logistico con il corriere FedEx ma fortunatamente tutto è andato bene. Merce favolosa come da aspettative
View translationGod quality. Fast delivery
View translationPrachtig flesje. Zorgvuldig Verzonden met duidelijke papieren.
View translationLa montre avait un problème avec la date. Maintenant ça marche. Après c'est plus beau en photo qu'en vrai.
View translationCumplió muy bien con las expectativas esperadas , lo que no ha llegado es la tarjeta de la garantía que indica el catálogo. Espero respuesta gracias
View translationMerci au vendeur pour la livraison rapide et bien emballé.
View translationExcelent. very very good,very recommened+++++:)
View translationEverything was ok with the Roman collar. It was a present and my friend was delightful with it. The only thing is the IMPORT TAXES from UK to Spain. This affected to final price and the delivery time.
View translationperfect, even better than in picture
View translationAlways perfect.
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Nice coin & thanks for brilliant packing as well as quick delivery
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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.