A PAINTED PALE POTTERY FIGURE OF AN OFFICIAL

TANG DYNASTY

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A PAINTED PALE POTTERY FIGURE OF AN OFFICIAL
Tang Dynasty
Realistically modeled, the figure standing upright with hands clasped together, probably once holding a hu tablet, dressed in full robes falling to the ground in a circle, over which is worn a formal coat with a wide waist band, a decorative back panel and long sleeves, the delicate features of the face set in a pensive expression, the hair neatly dressed below the official's cap, traces of gilding and pigment
23in. (59.7cm.) high