£ 250.00
A selection of hollow-mould terracotta Chinese Tang period statuettes of male court attendant, portrayed standing with the right hand held to the chest. The figures are shown wearing the traditional Tang Dynasty court attire, comprising a long robe with an upper-garment with long sleeves, and a headgear. The original white, red and black pigments are still visible to the statuettes’ surface. Such colours would have been applied after firing, with the result that they would have been more prone to flaking.
Price is per figurine. Please choose from the selection available.
Grave goods were an important status symbol in ancient China, so the affluent and important would be accompanied in their travels through the afterlife with numerous depictions of people, items and animals. Such terracotta figures were made for the service and entertainment of the owner, ensuring that their journey in the underworld was a happy one.
To discover more about Chinese terracotta statuettes, please visit our relevant blog post: Terracotta Tomb Attendants
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