Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD. A ceramic figure of a court official in headdress and robes in the prostrate 'kow tow' posture of respect; pigment remains to the surface. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] 8.3 kg, 40cm (15 3/4"). Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in the Cheuk family collection, Hong Kong, 1970s; accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report number C118c63 issued by Oxford Authentication, dated 7 March 2018. Fine condition.