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Chinese Sui Dynasty Painted and Glazed Pottery Model of a Warrior
About the Item
A very rare Sui Dynasty painted and glazed pottery model of a warrior.
This warrior is portrayed standing, wearing close fitting armour over a long tunic and a studded, tight fitting cap. His face well molded, with defined features, and an expressive countenance.
Red, black and green pigments are visible under the straw glaze.
Provenance:
Bonhams San Francisco, June 24, 2013, lot 1171 (catalogued as Northern Qi).
Estates of Marilyn and Milton Myers, Hollywood, Florida.
Sotheby's New York, September 16, 2008, lot 202 (catalogued as early tang).
The Collection of Frieda and Milton Rosenthal.
Sotheby's New York, December 7, 1983, lot 143.
- Dimensions:Height: 22.75 in (57.79 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Sui Dynasty (581-618)
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Restorations as expected, glaze degradation as a result of burial, loss to some underlying pigment.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU89471022902
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