A beautiful hollow-formed ceramic figures modelled as courtly lady, standing on integral polygonal bases, dressed in a loose-fitting floor length robe. 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 robe with floral motifs, both hands within voluminous sleeves and she holds offerings in a dish which she holds to her front.

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.