A Tang Sancai Glazed Figure, Tang Dynasty, ca. 650 - 950 CE

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A male molded pottery standing figure with fine facial features, holding his hands to his chest, with an insertion hole at the top which would have held a staff or flag. Wearing ro bes and a hat, his body is covered with green, brown, and ochre-colored sancai glaze. Medium: Terracotta Dimensions: Height: 7 1/2 inches (19 cm) Condition: Overall intact and in good condition, with minor chips to the base and a tiny chip to the nose that does not detract. Provenance: Collection of Dr. Edmund Bourke, Yonkers, NY., acquired from Fernando Flores & Iva Antiques, NYC around 2010. Show more