A FINE PAIR OF POTTERY COURT LADIES. China, Tang dynasty, height 40 cm. Terracotta with remains of cold painting. Classical depiction of court ladies in flowing gowns and with reddened cheeks. (2) A thermoluminescence test by Oxford Authentication dated 28th June 2000 of one figure is consistent with the dating (a copy is available). ------------------------------------------------- PAIR OF HOFDAMEN. China, Tang dynasty, H 40 cm. Terracotta with remains of cold painting. Classical depiction of opulent court ladies in flowing robes and with striking topknots. The cheeks are flushed and give the ladies the appearance of liveliness. Min. rest. (2) A thermoluminescence test by Oxford Authentication from 2000 confirms the dating of one figure (copy available).