Pair of Tang Dynasty Painted Earthenware Guardians or Soldiers, China, 618-907

Earthenware, Polychrome

H: 24 inches

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Each molded in mirror image of the other, each with legs spread and firmly planted on a kidney shaped base, dressed in layered armor and fitted black painted helmet with upturned edges and topped by a finial, the deeply carved face with a moustache and painted facial wiskers, traces on black white and red pigments, surface encrustation.

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Results of Oxford Authentication Ltd, thermoluminescence test sample no. C103r97 is consistent with the dating of these listed. Certificate accompanies these items.

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Price on Request

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