Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD. A finely modelled hollow ceramic figurine of a courtly lady with dressed hair and draped robe, arms raised within the sleeves, bird perching on the left hand, tail chipped, cloud slipper emerging from beneath the hem, irregular base. 3.7 kg, 49cm (19 1/4"). From a private UK collection, acquired on the London art market 1970-2000; accompanied by an original thermoluminescence test certificate issued by Laboratory Kotalla of Germany, report number 09CM160919.