Description:

East Asia, China, Wei to early Tang Dynasty, ca. early 5th to 7th century CE. A hollow-molded guardian figure standing with legs covered by billowing pants, and a long tunic. A belt and breastplate armor covers his front, and upon his back is a quiver of arrows. One hand is upheld with a hollow socket for holding a weapon - likely a bow, and he wears a conical helmet. His face has a comically angry expression - lips in an exaggerated pout, and furrowed brows. This tomb attendant reflets the tumultuous time and growing threats of invasion from neighboring kingdoms, and the need for protection not only for the living but in the afterlife. Size: 2.3" L x 2.3" W x 9.5" H (5.8 cm x 5.8 cm x 24.1 cm)

Provenance: private Masontown, Pennsylvania, USA, collection, acquired in the 1990s

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#170128

  • Condition: Repaired, head reattached with infill to break line. Excellent details and remains of red orange pigments. Heavy mineral and earthen deposits inside.

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