• Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) terracotta figure of a standing court lady, featuring traditional attire, stylized hair, hands clasped in front, calm expression, and round base. Includes certificate of authenticity (COA).
  • An Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) terracotta court lady figure with COA, depicted standing in traditional robes with clasped hands and stylized hair, is displayed on a wooden surface against a plain background.
  • An Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) terracotta figure of a standing court lady with COA, featuring traditional hairstyle and robe, is displayed on a wooden surface against a plain light background.
  • An Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) terracotta figure of a standing court lady with COA, in weathered orange and gray clay, is showcased in profile on a wooden surface against a plain light background.
  • An Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) terracotta figure of a standing court lady with COA stands on a wooden surface, her rounded head and simple robe echoing early Chinese art against a plain light background.
  • This Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) Terracotta Figure of a Standing Court Lady with COA depicts an elegant woman with rounded hair buns, robe, and garment in hand, capturing the refined artistry of early Chinese court figures.
  • An Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) terracotta figure of a standing court lady with COA stands on a wooden surface, its weathered look and visible erosion reflecting the artistry of early Chinese sculpture.
  • A close-up of an Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) terracotta figure of a standing court lady, showing textured orange-brown robes and square base, displayed on wood; includes COA. Brand: None/Unknown.
  • Base and lower half of an Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) Terracotta Figure of a Standing Court Lady with COA, featuring a rough, worn surface with visible cracks and faded details, resting on a wooden surface. Brand unknown.
  • Close-up of the base of an Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) terracotta figure of a standing court lady with chipped orange and beige paint, showing age, resting on wood. Comes with COA; brand unknown.
  • A detailed view of the back of an Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) Terracotta Figure of a Standing Court Lady with COA, showing its weathered, cracked surface and eroded details against a plain background. Brand: Unknown.
  • Viewed from behind, this Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) terracotta figure of a standing court lady displays a weathered, orange-brown finish, rounded head with ear-like shapes, and a textured surface. Includes COA. Brand: None/Unknown.
  • A hand holds the bottom of an Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) Terracotta Figure of a Standing Court Lady with COA, showing its textured orange-brown surface and drainage hole against a light background.
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Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) Terracotta Figure of a Standing Court Lady with COA

Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) Terracotta Figure of a Standing Court Lady with COA

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This finely modeled terracotta figure represents a standing court lady from the Chinese Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD), a period celebrated for its vibrant court culture, poetry, music, and cosmopolitan aesthetics. The figure exhibits the characteristic full, rounded facial features and elaborate coiffure associated with Tang feminine ideals, along with gracefully draped robes that animate the garment folds and lend a sense of quiet poise. Traces of original pigment remain visible across the surface, a reminder that these figures were once richly colored.

Court lady figures of this type were traditionally placed in tombs as mingqi, or “spirit goods,” intended to accompany and serve the deceased in the afterlife. Their presence also reflected the wealth and status of the household, making them historically significant markers of Tang elite culture. Today they hold strong appeal for collectors of early Chinese art due to their refined modeling, expressive restraint, and direct connection to one of China’s most culturally influential dynasties.

The figure retains a pleasing archaeological surface with expected losses to pigment and earthen encrustations consistent with age and burial, and is in nice antique condition overall. The sale includes a Certificate of Authenticity documenting its identification and period. An evocative example of early Chinese funerary sculpture that bridges art history, archaeology, and connoisseurship. 13h x 4.5w x 3d

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