Ancient Chinese Northern Zhou Pre Tang Pottery Warrior Guardian Figures - 557 AD

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Ancient Chinese Northern Zhou Pre Tang Pottery Warrior Guardian Figures - 557 AD:
$1250.00

A wonderfuland rarepair of ancient ChineseNorthern Zhou,polychrome terracotta figures, dating to approximately557 - 581 A.D.

The flat-backedwarriorsshown standing tall withlegs set apart,they bothwear close fitting helmetsand clutch oblong shields to theirchests, theirlefthands pierced, perhaps to holdspears or other implements in antiquity. The colours are vibrant and typical of the period.

Height:7 inches.

Condition: Excellent. Unrestored.

These extremely rare pieces date to China\'s Northern Zhou dynasty, a short dynasty formed in 557 A.D. after the split of theNorthern Wei and eventual demise of the Western Wei that followed. The dynasty lasted only 24 years following the incompetent rule of Emperor Xuan. Northern Zhou terracottas are seldom encountered on the Art Market. For two similar figures from the tomb of Li Xian and his wife, Shengou village, western Guyuan, see the following the stock of a major London dealer and acquired over 20 years ago on the London Market. The previous owner had acquired a considerable and varied collection of Chinese terracottas over many years, with a small collection of Northern Wei terracottas constituting some of the rares pieces in his entire items are unconditionally guaranteed to be Authentic as described. For added security we offer a full money-back guarantee if a recognized authority disputes the authenticity of any object sold. We send paper invoices incorporating a signed certificate of authenticity and photograph of the item.Shipping
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