Materials:Earthenware (terracotta), white slip, polychrome mineral pigments
Age:Circa 1980–2010 (modern reproduction in the manner of the Tang dynasty, 618–907 CE)
Condition:Good (abrasion and flaking to pigments; small chips at headdresses and bases; even, recent-looking wear)
Value:$200–$600 (pair) at auction
Maker's Marks / Writing:No maker’s marks or inscriptions visible.
Date:2025-09-11 09:12:24.721795
Description:
A matched pair of standing attendant figures modeled in earthenware with traces of white slip and red–orange polychrome pigment. Each figure stands with hands clasped before the chest, wearing long, voluminous robes with crossed lapels and tall court caps. Surfaces show deliberate abrasion and scattered losses to pigment, with chalky white areas of slip exposed.
一对站立侍从俑，以陶（土陶）塑成，通体施白色化妆土并残留红橙色彩绘。二俑双手于胸前相合，身着宽袖交领长袍，头戴高冠。表面可见人为或自然磨损与彩绘剥落处，露出白色化妆土与胎土。
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
These appear to be modern decorative reproductions closely modeled on Tang dynasty painted pottery attendants. The forms, costume (crossed lapels, long sleeves, and tall caps), and red–orange pigments match well-known Tang tomb figures, but the overall surface reads uniformly abraded and clean, with a lack of burial accretions, mineral deposits, or convincing old encrustation. The pigments have a bright, slightly synthetic tone in places, and the edges of wear look even and recent. No TL test plugs or excavation provenance are visible, and the pair is unusually matched and symmetrical. A word about fakes.. Tang-style tomb figures are among the most commonly reproduced categories in the market; caution is essential, and authenticity should not be assumed without scientific testing and ironclad provenance. If authenticated by TL analysis and supported by proper provenance, true Tang painted pottery attendants can achieve many thousands at auction; absent that, these should be valued as decorative reproductions.
此对作品应为近现代按唐代彩绘陶俑仿制的装饰品。其造型、服饰（交领长袖与高冠）以及红橙色彩绘与唐墓俑常见样式相符，但整体表面呈现较为均一的磨耗与洁净感，缺乏真实出土器常见的土沁、矿物结壳或自然包浆。彩绘在部分区域显得较为鲜亮，磨损边缘较为整齐。亦未见热释光（TL）检测取样孔或任何出土/收藏来源文件，两件俑的对称与匹配也不寻常。A word about fakes.. 唐代俑是市面上赝品最多的门类之一，未有科学检测与可靠来源切不可轻断为真品。若经TL检测与可靠来源证明为唐代真品，成交价可达数千至数万美元；在缺乏佐证的情况下，应按装饰性复制品估值。
Individual Images:
Only one photo provided
taken through glass with strong ceiling reflections. Both figures stand on an integral base; no underside or backs shown. Notable features: abrasions along sleeve folds and lower hems; losses to the tips of the tall caps—especially the right figure; small edge chips and chalky white slip exposed uniformly. Pigment is predominantly red-orange with cream slip; no green/amber lead-glaze typical of sancai. No TL test plugs or labels are visible. The surfaces look cleaned; no soil adhesions or mineral accretions visible. Lighting reflections and display context suggest a shop/gallery window rather than a museum case.
Provenance:
Not provided.
Condition:
Good (abrasion and flaking to pigments; small chips at headdresses and bases; even, recent-looking wear)
Identification Score: 85%
Form, dress, and pigments clearly indicate Chinese Tang-style standing attendant tomb figures; multiple concordant features support this ID despite uncertainty about age.
造型、服饰与彩绘特征明确指向中国唐代风格的站立侍从俑；尽管年代存在疑问，但多项一致特征支持该识别。
Authenticity Score: 20%
Surface character, bright pigments, absence of burial accretions/TL test plugs, and the unusually matched pair suggest modern reproduction rather than Tang-period originals.
表面状态、色料明亮度、缺乏出土土沁/矿物附着与TL检测痕迹，以及异常匹配的一对组合，均指向近现代复制品而非唐代原作。
Image Memory Note
Two standing earthenware figures displayed behind glass, photographed with reflections from circular ceiling lights. Both figures: hands clasped at chest, long-sleeved robes with crossed lapels, tall pointed/tiered court caps, integral plinth bases. Left figure: slightly fuller face, minor abrasion on nose and cheeks; cap tip chipped; robe predominantly red-brown; folds show white slip exposed; lower right hem with larger scuff exposing clay. Right figure: slimmer face with small moustache indicated; cap tip more noticeably broken; pigments red-orange with heavy rubbing on sleeves; small chip at lower front hem. Both with chalky white slip showing on high points; no visible soil accretions, mineral blooms, or burial encrustation; no TL test hole plugs. No inscriptions or stamps visible on front; undersides and backs not shown. Overall appearance symmetrical and closely matched as a pair; bright modern lighting and a retail-like interior visible in reflection.
两件立俑置于玻璃后拍摄，可见天花板圆形灯具反射。两俑均双手抱于胸前，交领长袖，戴高冠，底部为一体式台座。左俑：面部较丰满，鼻梁与面颊有轻度磨耗；冠顶有缺口；袍服以红褐为主，衣褶高点露白色化妆土；右下摆处有较大擦伤露胎。右俑：面部较瘦，口上方似有小胡子刻画；冠顶缺失更明显；袖部磨损重，整体红橙色；前下摆有小磕。二者高点处均见粉状白色化妆土暴露；未见土沁、矿物结壳或出土痕迹；未见TL检测取样孔。正面未见款识或印记；底部和背面未展示。整体上两件高度对称、配成一对；反射中可见明亮的现代照明与店铺式室内环境。
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