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Pair of Tang Dynasty Painted Earthenware Guardians or Soldiers

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Pair of Chinese painted pottery guardian figures Tang dynasty 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. Measures: Heights 24 inches. Note: Results of Oxford Authentication Ltd, thermoluminescence test sample no. C103r97 is consistent with the dating of these listed. Certificate accompanies these items.
  • Creator:
    Tang Dynasty (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Tang (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Surface loss and encrustation primarily on the front, more visible pigment left on the reverse. One with minor loss to tip of one had edge.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: LTTangGuardians1stDibs: LU5262221911252
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