Chinese Painted Pottery Court Figure, Tang Dynasty. The tall dignitary is shown standing on a stylized rockwork base with the hands clasped on his chest, wearing a double-lobed high cap, long dark red robe with wide sleeves, kept off the ground by large, traditional upturned shoes. Provenance: Christie's, December 2, 2003, Lot 168. Size: Height: 35.5" (90 cm).

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