Ancient Chinese, Han dynasty Terracotta standing warrior, 50 x 15 cm with TL test Figure

Figure of a standing warrior in polychrome terracotta, made to be placed in a tomb. He stands at attention – probably once holding a spear and shield in the openings of his hands – dressed in a tunic with armour painted on the chest. He wears this tunic over a long skirt and boots. Crowned by a neat bun under a pointed cap, the soldier has a stern face with thin eyebrows, slender eyes, a broad nose above a moustache and closed lips.

Provenance: Acquired in F. Gallery, Spain, Madrid, 2022

Attached thermoluminescence test (TL)

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