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Pair of Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Soldiers
$25,000per set
£18,905.98per set
€21,655.72per set
CA$35,031.01per set
A$38,242.07per set
CHF 20,134.93per set
MX$458,095.59per set
NOK 257,518.30per set
SEK 235,118.49per set
DKK 161,773.28per set
About the Item
A well modelled pair of Tang dynasty painted pottery soldiers.
The warriors portrayed standing, dressed in form fitting, elaborate layered Armor with fitted helmets. The breastplates feature impressive taotie masks at the shoulders.
Their faces are individually molded and display distinct character. They hold their arms out in front of them. Their clasped hands would originally have held wooden weapons, which have long since disintegrated.
Much of the original pigment remains.
Provenance:
Bonhams, San Francisco, June 24, 2013, lot 1176
the Estates of Marilyn and Milton Myers, Hollywood, Florida
Bonhams, San Francisco, August 23, 2010, lot 6175
the Estate of Blanche Thebom.
- Dimensions:Height: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Tang (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:618-906 AD
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: Presented on modern stands. Repaired: Repairs and restorations as expected. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Restorations as expected, much of the original pigment remaining.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8947943482
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