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Musical Band of Seven Tang Dynasty Style Sancai Glazed Pottery Figurines Statues
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Musical Band of Seven Tang Dynasty Style Sancai Glazed Pottery Figurines Statues

1900 - 1920
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Musical Band Of Seven Tang Dynasty Style Sancai Glazed Pottery Figurines Statues

Brief Description:

This is a wonderful matching set of seven early 20th-century Chinese Sancai-glazed terracotta figurines.

All depicted in a standing position, with their hair neatly combed into two topknots, dressed in long robes. Everyone is playing a different musical instrument, including pipa, souna, pan flute, tambourine, cymbals, maraca and flute.

Each is decorated in beautiful, rich colours of green, yellow, orange, and brown.

It is an extremely impressive set, measuring approximately 34cm high (largest).

Attributes:

Chinese

Tang Dynasty Style

Circa: 1920-1930

Condition:

All seven statues are offered in an overall good original condition commensurate with age - see images.

Overall Measurements (tallest):

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 12.1'' | 34 cm

Width: 6.7'' | 17 cm

Depth: 3.5'' | 8.8 cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
8.8cm (3.46")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated these Sancai Glazed Musician Figurines to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1183289
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Description
Musical Band Of Seven Tang Dynasty Style Sancai Glazed Pottery Figurines Statues

Brief Description:

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This is a wonderful matching set of seven early 20th-century Chinese Sancai-glazed terracotta figurines.
Artsonline
fig 1. A set of seven Tang dynasty style lead-glazed earthenware figurines depicting standing female court musicians holding traditional instruments.
fig 1. Musical Band of Seven Tang Dynasty Style Sancai Glazed Pottery Figurines Statues

All depicted in a standing position, with their hair neatly combed into two topknots, dressed in long robes. Everyone is playing a different musical instrument, including pipa, souna, pan flute, tambourine, cymbals, maraca and flute.

fig 2. A set of seven Tang dynasty style lead-glazed earthenware figurines depicting standing female court musicians holding traditional instruments.
fig 2. Musical Band of Seven Tang Dynasty Style Sancai Glazed Pottery Figurines Statues

Each is decorated in beautiful, rich colours of green, yellow, orange, and brown.

It is an extremely impressive set, measuring approximately 34cm high (largest).

Attributes:

Chinese

Tang Dynasty Style

Circa: 1920-1930

fig 3. A set of seven Tang dynasty style lead-glazed earthenware figurines depicting standing female court musicians holding traditional instruments.
fig 3. Musical Band of Seven Tang Dynasty Style Sancai Glazed Pottery Figurines Statues

Condition:

All seven statues are offered in an overall good original condition commensurate with age - see images.

Overall Measurements (tallest):

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 12.1'' | 34 cm

Width: 6.7'' | 17 cm

fig 4. A set of seven Tang dynasty style lead-glazed earthenware figurines depicting standing female court musicians holding traditional instruments.
fig 4. Musical Band of Seven Tang Dynasty Style Sancai Glazed Pottery Figurines Statues

Depth: 3.5'' | 8.8 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

fig 5. A set of seven Tang dynasty style lead-glazed earthenware figurines depicting standing female court musicians holding traditional instruments.
fig 5. Musical Band of Seven Tang Dynasty Style Sancai Glazed Pottery Figurines Statues

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell.

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

fig 6. A set of seven Tang dynasty style lead-glazed earthenware figurines depicting standing female court musicians holding traditional instruments.
fig 6. Musical Band of Seven Tang Dynasty Style Sancai Glazed Pottery Figurines Statues

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

fig 7. A set of seven Tang dynasty style lead-glazed earthenware figurines depicting standing female court musicians holding traditional instruments.
fig 7. Musical Band of Seven Tang Dynasty Style Sancai Glazed Pottery Figurines Statues

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy.

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay securely - Telephone orders welcome

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Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
8.8cm (3.46")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated these Sancai Glazed Musician Figurines to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1183289
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A set of seven Tang dynasty style lead-glazed earthenware figurines depicting standing female court musicians holding traditional instruments.
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Sancai, meaning three colours, is a ceramic decoration technique originating in China during the Tang Dynasty (618907 AD). The style frequently featured court attendants, musicians, dancers, and horses, created primarily as grave goods (mingqi) to serve in the afterlife.

Sancai pottery is crafted from white or reddish earthenware clay moulded into form and fired twice. Lead-based glazes containing copper oxide for green and iron oxide for amber or brown are applied, which melt and run during firing to create characteristic streaked patterns.

Authentic Tang period Sancai ceramics typically exhibit fine glaze crazing, unglazed clay bases showing natural aging, and specific chemical glaze signatures. Thermoluminescence (TL) testing is the standard scientific method used to verify the age of earthenware items.

Position a grouped set along a contemporary sideboard or within a lighted display cabinet to create visual depth. Pairing low-fired earthenware with minimalist contemporary materials such as dark wood or brass provides balanced contrast.

Clean gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush to remove dust from delicate areas and cold-painted details. Avoid immersion in water or the use of chemical solvents, as porous low-fired ceramic bodies and lead glazes can absorb moisture or sustain surface damage.
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