Tang Dynasty
A Massive Sancai-Glazed Model Of An Official
Found at
Bonhams,
London
Fine Chinese ArtIncluding Imperial and Court Textiles Curated by Linda Wrigglesworth, Lot 219
2. Nov - 2. Nov 2021
Fine Chinese ArtIncluding Imperial and Court Textiles Curated by Linda Wrigglesworth, Lot 219
2. Nov - 2. Nov 2021
Estimate: 8.000 - 10.000 GBP
Price realised: 5.100 GBP
Price realised: 5.100 GBP
Description
Tang Dynasty
Standing on a sancai splashed base with shaped apertures, wearing elegant long flowing robes and surcoat with voluminous sleeves, cascading down to a pleated hem, revealing upturned shoes at the base, the hands concealed and clasped together holding a tablet, the painted moustached face with slightly-down-cast eyes, wearing a tall official's hat decorated with florettes on the central arch. 101cm (39 3/4in) high.
Standing on a sancai splashed base with shaped apertures, wearing elegant long flowing robes and surcoat with voluminous sleeves, cascading down to a pleated hem, revealing upturned shoes at the base, the hands concealed and clasped together holding a tablet, the painted moustached face with slightly-down-cast eyes, wearing a tall official's hat decorated with florettes on the central arch. 101cm (39 3/4in) high.
