A PAIR OF PAINTED POTTERY FIGURES OF WARRIORS Northern Wei...
Various Properties
A PAIR OF PAINTED POTTERY FIGURES OF WARRIORS
Northern Wei Dynasty
Each modelled standing to attention with one arm by the side, the other one resting on a long shield moulded with three scowling monster masks, the face with fearsome downturned mouth and upturned nose, dressed in armour, a tunic with two breastplates, a helmet cap covering the ears and neck, all detailed in red and black pigments.
74cm (29 1/8in) high. (2).
Footnotes
北魏 陶武士俑一對
The results of Oxford Authentication Ltd. thermoluminescence tests nos.C103s67 and C103s68, dated 10th and 6th November 2003 respectively, are consistent with the dating of this lot. (one of pair)
Various Properties
A PAIR OF PAINTED POTTERY FIGURES OF WARRIORS
Northern Wei Dynasty
Each modelled standing to attention with one arm by the side, the other one resting on a long shield moulded with three scowling monster masks, the face with fearsome downturned mouth and upturned nose, dressed in armour, a tunic with two breastplates, a helmet cap covering the ears and neck, all detailed in red and black pigments.
74cm (29 1/8in) high. (2).
Footnotes
北魏 陶武士俑一對
The results of Oxford Authentication Ltd. thermoluminescence tests nos.C103s67 and C103s68, dated 10th and 6th November 2003 respectively, are consistent with the dating of this lot. (one of pair)
