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Small Chinese Tang/Song Dynasty Pottery Kowtowing Official, Ex. Christie's
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A rare and elegant Chinese small unglazed pottery figure of a kowtowing official, Tang to Song Dynasty, 10th century, China, ex. Christie's, NY.
The small figure of hand modeled earthenware, representing an official dressed in heavy robes and wearing a hat of his office. The small sculpture captures the figure in the process of kowtowing. The kowtow is a Chinese form of supreme respect and supplication. It is performed by kneeling on the ground and prostrating oneself before a person of higher rank, bowing three times, with the forehead either just above, or even touching the ground.
Here, the figure is in the process to supplicating himself. He still has one knee raise, indicating he is either getting down into position, or perhaps rising.
An old Christie's NY label to the underside.
- Dimensions:Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Style:Tang (In the Style Of)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:10th Century
- Condition:Repaired: The head most likely reattached. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In fine condition for age. The head most likely reattached.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU894732942192
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