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Pair of Tang Dynasty Painted Earthenware Guardians or Soldiers

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Pair of Chinese Painted Pottery Guardian Figures Tang Dynasty Each molded in mirror image of the other, each with legs spread and firmly planted on a kidney shaped base, dressed in layered armor and fitted black painted helmet with upturned edges and topped by a finial, the deeply carved face with a moustache and painted facial wiskers, traces on black white and red pigments, surface encrustation. Heights 24 inches.

Note: Results of Oxford Authentication Ltd, thermoluminescence test sample no. C103r97 is consistent with the dating of these listed. Certificate accompanies these items.

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Origin:	China
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Materials:	Terracotta Earthenware, Pigments
Condition:	Good. Very good
Creation Date:	900
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Dealer Reference #:	LTTangGuardians
Incollect Reference #:	428059

W.	7.5 in;	H.	24 in;	D.	4 in;
W.	19.05 cm;	H.	60.96 cm;	D.	10.16 cm;