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A RARE GOLD ZODIAC FIGURE 12TH/13TH CENTURY
Shown standing on a tripod support, wearing a long, stiff coat of armor and epaulets decorated with rows of raised bosses, his right arm bent to the side, the left arm curved around in front to support the snake-like dragon draped over his shoulders, the strong facial features well defined below the winged helmet with ear tabs--4 1/2in. (11.5cm.) high
Shown standing on a tripod support, wearing a long, stiff coat of armor and epaulets decorated with rows of raised bosses, his right arm bent to the side, the left arm curved around in front to support the snake-like dragon draped over his shoulders, the strong facial features well defined below the winged helmet with ear tabs--4 1/2in. (11.5cm.) high