A FINE POTTERY FIGURE OF A COURT LADY. China, Tang dynasty, height 51 cm. The robe painted with large flower roundels, the head slightly bent. With box. A thermoluminescence test by Oxford Authentication of 2000 confirms the age. An analysis of the white pigments by Oxford Authentication of 2003 confirms the age. Provenance: Swiss private collection. ------------------------------------------------- GRAND LADY-IN-WAITING IN A FLOWER DRESS. China, Tang dynasty, h 51 cm. The voluptuous lady has her head tilted thoughtfully to one side and holds her hands hidden in her sleeves. Box. A thermoluminescence test by Oxford Authentication from 2000 confirms the dating. An analysis of the white colour pigments by Oxford Authentication in 2003 also confirms the age of the colour mount. Provenance: Swiss private collection.