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Pair of Tang Dynasty Painted Earthenware Guardians or Soldiers

Description
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.

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