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Description: A PAIR OF SANCAI POTTERY GLAZED FIGURES OF LADIES, CHINA, TANG DYNASTY (618-907) (2)
This couple of figure are in very general good condition which are consistent with their age with the exception of each head that probably has been re-stuck to the body and with some very small glaze flakes- which is common for pieces of this age.
26,3 cm high, 6 cm wide
Each modelled standing the full rounded face with delicately modeled and shaded features, small narrow eyes a delicate nose and with full rounded cheeks, all set below a high chignon, wearing a green scarf over a straw colored shirt and with a long amber dress falling to reveal the two upturned pointed shoes.
Provenance: bought in 1991, and since then in the property
Thermoluminescence test: Oxford - UK dated 06/11/1991