Chinese Tang Court Lady with Flowing Gown. Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. A ceramic figure of a standing lady in floor-length courtly dress with hands enfolded within the sleeves; pink and green pigment, on an integral base formed as a train to the robe. 7 kg, 59.5 cm high (23 3/8 in.) Acquired 1990s-2000. Ex D.N. collection. Accompanied by a positive thermoluminescence test certificate no.CJ102522022 issued by Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate no.11249-189440. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]

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