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Large Chinese Tang Dynasty "Fat Lady" with TL Test
A beautiful hollow-formed ceramic figures modelled as courtly lady, a type known as 'Fat Lady'. The face is sensitively modelled with full rosy cheeks, small mouths, and elongated eyes, framed by the stiff wings of their coiffure. She wears a blue and red floor length robe with floral motifs, both hands within voluminous sleeves and she holds offerings in a dish which she holds to her front. The figure stands on an integral polygonal base.
Tang Dynasty China: 618-906 AD.
Extremely Fine condition complete and intact with no repairs or restoration a little minor rubbing in places.
Height 49.3 cms (19.4 ins).
Provenance: Ex London gallery previously from the collection of a West Country gentleman, formed in 1970s
These stately, elegant figures typified by this figure exemplify the ideal standards of beauty and fashion that prevailed during the high Tang period of the 8th century in China. During the mid-seventh century of the Tang dynasty, the earlier preference for slender female body shapes was superseded in the mid-eighth century by a preference for a more full-bodied silhouette, traditionally called 'Fat Ladies' in the antiques trade.
During this period, a more voluptuous body type had become fashionable, which was reflected in women's robes being long and loose-fitting, and their hair was worn in fuller hair styles that framed the face.
The figure is accompanied by an official detailed thermoluminescence test report which confirms the dating of the figure to the Tang Dynasty.
Literature
See Caroselli, S.L. ed., The Quest For Eternity Chinese Ceramic Sculptures From The People's Republic Of China, London, 1987, p.viii, for a comparable figure see Prodan, M., The Art of the Tang Potter, London, 1960, fig.63, for a comparable figure see The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 1979.108, for a comparable example see The Victorian and Albert Museum, accession number CIRC.36-1934, for a comparable example.
(TL note: When a small sample of ancient pottery is heated it glows with a faint blue light, known as thermoluminescence or TL. During its lifetime the pottery absorbs radiation from its environment and it is this which creates thermoluminescence. The older the pottery, the more radiation it has absorbed and the brighter the pottery sample glows. By measuring the TL, the amount of radiation that has been absorbed can be calculated and the information can be used to calculate the approximate age of the pottery).
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Tang Dynasty China: 618-906 AD.
Extremely Fine condition complete and intact with no repairs or restoration a little minor rubbing in places.
Height 49.3 cms (19.4 ins).
Provenance: Ex London gallery previously from the collection of a West Country gentleman, formed in 1970s
These stately, elegant figures typified by this figure exemplify the ideal standards of beauty and fashion that prevailed during the high Tang period of the 8th century in China. During the mid-seventh century of the Tang dynasty, the earlier preference for slender female body shapes was superseded in the mid-eighth century by a preference for a more full-bodied silhouette, traditionally called 'Fat Ladies' in the antiques trade.
During this period, a more voluptuous body type had become fashionable, which was reflected in women's robes being long and loose-fitting, and their hair was worn in fuller hair styles that framed the face.
The figure is accompanied by an official detailed thermoluminescence test report which confirms the dating of the figure to the Tang Dynasty.
Literature
See Caroselli, S.L. ed., The Quest For Eternity Chinese Ceramic Sculptures From The People's Republic Of China, London, 1987, p.viii, for a comparable figure see Prodan, M., The Art of the Tang Potter, London, 1960, fig.63, for a comparable figure see The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 1979.108, for a comparable example see The Victorian and Albert Museum, accession number CIRC.36-1934, for a comparable example.
(TL note: When a small sample of ancient pottery is heated it glows with a faint blue light, known as thermoluminescence or TL. During its lifetime the pottery absorbs radiation from its environment and it is this which creates thermoluminescence. The older the pottery, the more radiation it has absorbed and the brighter the pottery sample glows. By measuring the TL, the amount of radiation that has been absorbed can be calculated and the information can be used to calculate the approximate age of the pottery).
All our items are supplied with an illustrated certificate of authenticity (COA) which will act as as a guarantee that all items are authentic and dated to the period stated.
All our items include shipping to mainland UK.
Buyers outside the UK and non-mainland UK need to email us for postage costs before buying. Overseas buyers need to check that the item they intend buying can be imported into their country and will be responsible for paying any customs and/or tax charges.
Payment is can be made either through clicking on the Buy Securely icon, or alternatively via a bank transfer (in which case we can pass on the resulting saving of Paypal fees). We are not able to process debit/credit card payments over the phone.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 2/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
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Date 618-906 AD.
Pre 16th Century Antiques Material Terracotta
Item code as1213a011 / Y017
Status Sold
£2250.00 
$2809.13 
€2628.23 
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An item found to be unsatisfactory may be returned to TimesAncient for a full refund within 14 days of receipt, provided it is returned in the same condition as sent.
The Buyer will bear responsibility for return shipping costs, safe packing and insurance.
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Tel : 07503789204
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