TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
Figure with flute:
- restoration to proper left hand, restored breaks to neck and both arms
- a TL test drilled hole to underside of foot
figure with small cymbals: - restored break to neck and both arms
- minor chips to cymbals
both: chips to edges of base, small glaze chips to hair, areas of flaking to glaze, areas of overpainting associated with restoration
pottery figure:
- restored breaks to neck and to lower body; a triangular section of headdress and parts of the lower body are possibly made up
- some expected loss and flaking to pigments
- 5 TL test drilled holes to base and one to the back
- the figure is very worn