Nice coin & thanks for brilliant packing as well as quick delivery
Voir la traductionChinois ancien, empire unifié des Tang Terre cuite Figurine d'agent de justice féminine
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.
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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.
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livraison rapide et objet conforme à la photo
Voir la traductionWell received: thank you very much!
Voir la traductionThank you for the fast delivery! The object is great! I‘m very happy! Regards Marcel
Voir la traductionMagnifique et rare objet song, avec certificat d'authenticité, très bien protégé, envoi rapide. Merci beaucoup !
Voir la traductionThank you ++++
Voir la traductionProdusul este foarte bun, la fel si pretul de achixitie. In schimb fotmalitatile vamale in Romania sunt complicate.
Voir la traductionnice pieces, thank you!
Voir la traductionAmazing pieces of art
Voir la traductionThe 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.
Voir la traductionbien arrivé, bien emballé, conforme. petits formats
Voir la traductionPrachtig flesje. Zorgvuldig Verzonden.
Voir la traductionVielen Dank, Wunderschöne Objekte, Professionell verpackt und gut Geschützt. Super schnelle Lieferung. Ich bin sehr zufrieden.
Voir la traductionParfait! Merci...
Voir la traductionExtremely quick delivery and the objects were sent together.
Voir la traductionVenditore super veloce nella spedizione. Qualche problema logistico con il corriere FedEx ma fortunatamente tutto è andato bene. Merce favolosa come da aspettative
Voir la traductionGod quality. Fast delivery
Voir la traductionPrachtig flesje. Zorgvuldig Verzonden met duidelijke papieren.
Voir la traductionLa montre avait un problème avec la date. Maintenant ça marche. Après c'est plus beau en photo qu'en vrai.
Voir la traductionCumplió muy bien con las expectativas esperadas , lo que no ha llegado es la tarjeta de la garantía que indica el catálogo. Espero respuesta gracias
Voir la traductionMerci au vendeur pour la livraison rapide et bien emballé.
Voir la traductionExcelent. very very good,very recommened+++++:)
Voir la traductionEverything 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.
Voir la traductionperfect, even better than in picture
Voir la traductionAlways perfect.
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Nice coin & thanks for brilliant packing as well as quick delivery
Voir la traductionMentions légales
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Le vendeur garantit que l'objet a été obtenu légalement et est en mesure de le prouver. Le vendeur a été informé par Catawiki qu'il devait fournir les documents requis par les dispositions législatives et réglementaires de son pays de résidence. Le vendeur garantit qu’il est autorisé à vendre/exporter cet objet. Le vendeur fournira à l'acheteur toutes les informations connues sur la provenance de l'objet. Le vendeur veillera à ce que tous les permis nécessaires soient (déjà) obtenus. Le vendeur informera immédiatement l'acheteur en cas de retard dans l'obtention de ces permis.