Tang Dynasty The tall figure modelled standing on a pierced rockwork plinth the hands concealed within a textured muff in front of the chest, wearing high-collared, belted robes ending in a row of pleats above the knees, the long ruffle-hemmed under-robe pooling at the base revealing the tips of shoes, the robes and base applied and splashed with green, amber and straw glazes, the unglazed head with alert expression below a wedge-shaped cap decorated with a descending bird. 83.2cm (32 3/4in) high.