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Unknown — A large sancai-glazed figure of an official, Tang dynasty
Unknown

A large sancai-glazed figure of an official, Tang dynasty

A commanding ceramic figure of a Tang dynasty court official stands in formal regalia, rendered in the distinctive three-color sancai glaze technique characterized by rich amber, green, and cream tones. The figure's dignified posture and elaborate robes reflect the strict hierarchical culture of the Tang imperial court, demonstrating the period's remarkable skill in ceramic artistry. As a product of an unknown historical artisan, this work exemplifies the sophisticated funerary and ceremonial traditions that defined one of China's most celebrated dynasties.

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A Journey Through China's History. The Dr Wou Kiuan Collection Online. Part I

May 10, 2023

Estimate: $5,000$7,000

Lot 133

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Unknown, A large sancai-glazed figure of an official, Tang dynasty

A commanding ceramic figure of a Tang dynasty court official stands in formal regalia, rendered in the distinctive three-color sancai glaze technique characterized by rich amber, green, and cream tones. The figure's dignified posture and elaborate robes reflect the strict hierarchical culture of the Tang imperial court, demonstrating the period's remarkable skill in ceramic artistry. As a product of an unknown historical artisan, this work exemplifies the sophisticated funerary and ceremonial traditions that defined one of China's most celebrated dynasties.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Official Portrait, Ceramic Sculpture, Figure, Sculpture, Tang Dynasty, Glazed, Decorative, Official, Figurative Art, Chinese Art, Ancient Art, Three-Color Ware, Sancai Glaze, Ceramic, Three-Dimensional, Earth Tones, Imperial Iconography, Ancient, Chinese, Historical Artist

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art