A STRAW-GLAZED BUFF POTTERY FIGURE OF A SOLDIER, SUI/TANG DYNASTY, standing on a shaped base with fists clenched, his right arm raised, his left resting at his corresponding side, formerly holding weapons, wearing a breastplate over a three-quarter length tunic, the cowl of his helmet trailing over the shoulder defenses, retaining traces of gilt and painted lacquer decoration, chips - 18 3/4 in. (48 cm.) high