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Description China. Shaanxi or Henan province. Tang dynasty (618-907). Dated according to attached Oxford Thermoluminescense report.
Low-fired, ferrous clay with grey slip, largely preserved, cold pigment painting and partial gilding. Standing in wide sidestep with his right hand raised. With both hands, he probably held
formerly the reins of the animal. He is dressed in a short caftan over tight-fitting
leggins. The wide open collar forms a broad lapel, on which painted flower motifs are
still preserved. His facial features are clearly individually formed and painted showing a
powerful masculine expression. On the head, he wears a characteristic, high headgear,
which is painted with patterns and decorated with gold leaf. Height 51cm, width ca. 25cm, depth ca. 12cm.
Provenance:
-1997 acquired at Artcade Gallery, Van der Kindere, Brussels.
-Estate of a Rhenish private collection.
Expert report:
Thermoluminescence report of 29.3.1997: TL Oxford report 866e78.
Explanations to the Catalogue
Asian Art - Chinese Porcellain, Ceramics Tang dynasty (618-907) sculpture Ceramic China
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