Tang Dynasty Court Lady in Polychrome Terracotta (仕女俑) – With Certificate of Authenticity (TL QED)

Detailed observation revealing a gray-reddish paste covered with white slip and original polychromy. Authenticity confirmed by QED thermoluminescence test (ref. QED1211/FC-0204).

Delicate facial features with pigment remains: pink on cheeks and lips, black for the eyes. High hairstyle with frontal volumes ending in a lateral volute characteristic of the second half of the 8th century.

Recollected posture, crossed hands hidden under long sleeves with incised folds. Traces of residual green pigments on the sleeves, dark band marking the waist.

Flan and edge

Irregular rectangular base in one piece, signature of an authentic funerary deposit. Slight chipping at the base edges testifying to antiquity.

Dimensions: H. 303 mm × W. 110 mm × D. 83 mm. Material: modeled terracotta, white slip and polychromy without glaze. Homogeneous excavation patina with enhancing oxidation abrasions.

Under the Tang dynasty, these mingqi figurines accompanied the deceased to signify status and protection, reflecting the cosmopolitan aesthetics of Chang'an and the refinement of funerary workshops.

Emblemmatic typology combining prestige hairstyle, readable polychromy and codified posture. Museum-quality reference piece for historical Chinese art collections.

Provenance established since the 1980s, certificate of authenticity included, transaction compliant with art market regulations.