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LOT 2205
Chinese Tang Large Guardian Terracotta Warrior Figure
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D. OR LATER
22 7/8 in. (5.2 kg, 58 cm).
Modelled in the round fully armoured soldier wearing a breastplate, armguards, pauldrons and a distinctive headscarf (futou); the armour worn over a coat, closed by a belt, with flaring trousers; both hands held at waist high; traces of pigment to the surfaces.
ProvenanceFrom a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.
Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.C118m95 from Oxford Authentication.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12455-226141.
Cf. Ranitzsch, K.H., The Army of Tang China, Stockport, 1995, pl.6 fig. 29; Peers, C. & Perry, M., Imperial Chinese Armies (2) 590-1260 AD, London, 1996, p.7, for similar.
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LOT 2205
Chinese Tang Large Guardian Terracotta Warrior Figure
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
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