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Tang Dynasty Full Set Of Painted Pottery Zodiac Figures (TL tested)
The Thermoluminescence Report (Item #185404) will accompany this sale.
A Rare Set of Chinese Pottery Zodiac Figures from the Tang Dynasty painted with black and orange pigments. The conventional order of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals was well established. Subsequently, they were paired with ten other calendrical elements, forming a rotating cycle of sixty that was used in China to count the years until the twentieth century. The animals, along with this calendrical system, were also adopted by many other East Asian and Southeast Asian countries. The figures comprise the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.
As burial practices grew more elaborate, pottery animals wearing official robes became popular tomb offerings, presumably as symbols of renewal and regeneration. These figures were once colorfully painted, but only the white slip, black and orange paint remains.
It is rare to find a complete set of twelve zodiac animals. A set of similar zodiac figures of larger size, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (accession no. 2000.662.7a–l), is included in the Museum's exhibition Celebrating the Year of the Rabbit, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2023.
The dating of the monkey figure is consistent with the results of Artemis Testing Lab thermoluminescence test no. 185404
Height of tallest 9 3/4 inches
Condition: Most all appear to be in very good condition free of damage and repairs. Some repairs might exist but are not apparent. Wear and losses commensurate or are and use.
AVANTIQUES is dedicated to providing an exclusive curated collection of Fine Arts, Paintings, Bronzes, Asian treasures, Art Glass and Antiques. Our inventory represents time-tested investment quality items with everlasting decorative beauty. We look forward to your business and appreciate any reasonable offers. All of our curated items are vetted and guaranteed authentic and as described. Avantiques only deals in original antiques and never reproductions. We stand behind our treasures with a full money back return policy if the items are not as described.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Diameter: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Style:Tang (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Possible restorations not apparent.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1774239799182
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