A Pair of Lifesize Chinese Warriors
A Pair of Lifesize Chinese Warriors
contemporary, stoneware with a surface layer that is painted in dark gray with reddish spots, inspired by the "Terracotta Army" soldiers from the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China buried in 210 BCE in Xi'an province, like the sculptures found in the tomb, this pair have unique facial and clothing features, they are in two parts with their heads being separate pieces that fit into the bodies, they stand frontal facing atop bases.
72 x 24 x 16 in.
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: An area of loss backside of skirt to one warrior; some minor nicks and roughness at edges; some areas with black or white marks.
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A Pair of Lifesize Chinese Warriors
contemporary, stoneware with a surface layer that is painted in dark gray with reddish spots, inspired by the "Terracotta Army" soldiers from the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China buried in 210 BCE in Xi'an province, like the sculptures found in the tomb, this pair have unique facial and clothing features, they are in two parts with their heads being separate pieces that fit into the bodies, they stand frontal facing atop bases.
72 x 24 x 16 in.
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: An area of loss backside of skirt to one warrior; some minor nicks and roughness at edges; some areas with black or white marks.
