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A LARGE CHINESE EARTHENWARE FIGURE OF A 'FAT LADY'
TANG DYNASTY (618-906 AD)
Modelled standing with curvaceous body swayed to the side, wearing a long, loose robe, her delicate hands touching, her full face with a serene countenance, with rouged cheeks, and 'moth' eyebrows, framed by the elaborate coiffure, and cloud-toed shoes, with traces of coloured pigment on the face and hair, 48.5cm high
The University of Wollongong certificate no. W4607 is consistent with the dating of this lot.
Sold for $4,000
Lot 657
TANG DYNASTY (618-906 AD)
Modelled standing with curvaceous body swayed to the side, wearing a long, loose robe, her delicate hands touching, her full face with a serene countenance, with rouged cheeks, and 'moth' eyebrows, framed by the elaborate coiffure, and cloud-toed shoes, with traces of coloured pigment on the face and hair, 48.5cm high
The University of Wollongong certificate no. W4607 is consistent with the dating of this lot.
Estimate $3,000 - $4,000
Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8143
11:00am - 16 October 2016
Melbourne (Simulcast in Sydney)
VIEWING
Viewing - Melbourne & Sydney
12 October 9am-8pm
13-14 October 10am-4pm
15 October 10am-5pm
All lots viewed exclusively in our Sydney office are marked "On View in Sydney", with the remainder on view in Melbourne
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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