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A PAIR OF POTTERY MODELS OF
COURT LADIES
Tang Dynasty
Each with the hair dressed in an elaborate
chignon, wearing long flowing robes with
voluminous sleeves, decorated in white and
black pigments.
32.5cm (12 3/4in) high (2).
£800 - 1,200
HK$7,800 - 12,000
CNY6,800 - 10,000
Oxford thermoluminescence test report
number 466s80, 21 February 1989, is
consistent with the dating of this lot.
618
619
A LARGE POTTERY MODEL OF A
LOKAPALA
Tang Dynasty
The figure wearing a tall helmet and long
flowing robes with armour over a pleated
tunic, the upper body turned to the right
and arms held out to the front, standing
on a raised base, red and white pigments
remaining.
75cm (29 1/2in) high
£1,000 - 1,500
HK$9,700 - 15,000
CNY8,500 - 13,000
Provenance
An English Private Collection.
Oxford Thermoluminescence Test report
number C123a66 is consistent with the
dating of this lot.
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