Lot Essay
The result of Oxford thermoluminescence test no. 766m68 is consistent with the dating of this lot
NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY FIGURES
PROPERTY FROM AN AMERICAN PRIVATE COLLECTION
A GRAY POTTERY FIGURE OF A FOREIGN SOLDIER
Details
A GRAY POTTERY FIGURE OF A FOREIGN SOLDIER
NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY
The solid figure modeled standing with both arms bent, the left hand raised in a fist, the right hand holding a small shield, wearing leather armor secured by straps over the shoulders and tied with thick cords around the waist, the sleeves of the under-tunic flared back from the lower arms and the full pantaloons gathered below the knees, his face framed by a beard and modeled with prominent cheekbones, snout-like nose, upswept brows and deeply furrowed brow below a small cap with upright brim, all with deeply scored details, the back flat, some restoration
14 3/8in. (36.5cm.) high
NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY
The solid figure modeled standing with both arms bent, the left hand raised in a fist, the right hand holding a small shield, wearing leather armor secured by straps over the shoulders and tied with thick cords around the waist, the sleeves of the under-tunic flared back from the lower arms and the full pantaloons gathered below the knees, his face framed by a beard and modeled with prominent cheekbones, snout-like nose, upswept brows and deeply furrowed brow below a small cap with upright brim, all with deeply scored details, the back flat, some restoration
14 3/8in. (36.5cm.) high
Provenance
Stephen Junkunc III