A CHINESE PAINTED BUFF POTTERY FIGURE OF A COURT DIGNITARY, POSSIBLY TANG DYNAST (618-907), modeled in a standing position with head turned slightly dexter and having a serene expression heightened by fine black line facial features, while wearing a double lobed black cap above traditional long sleeved robes with covered hands clasped at abdomen and concealed by line incised stylized textile, over an apron centering vestiges of scrolling decoration, above upturned shoes, traces of thin white slip as well as red pigments with black details throughout, raised on a custom carved wood stand. Height: 26 1/8"