Chinese Figures

A photograph of two identical Chinese clay figures, modelled during the early T'ang dynasty, 7th century A.D. cream glazed with traces of vermillion, share a resemblance to Tanagra figures, with a Greek influence. These figures are placed either side of a carved ivory one, of a mother and child from the Ming dynasty, 1368-1640, which was originally coloured and gilt

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Cazneaux Either Glazed Identical Influence Loaned Ming Modelled Placed Resemblance Share Tanagra Tang Traces Vermillion

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