A Chinese buff pottery model of a Guardian figure

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A Chinese buff pottery model of a Guardian figure
standing on a crouching demon, the Guardian figure wearing armour and an elaborate headdress, his head turned slightly to the right and his left arm held in the air, some gilt and red, green, blue and black pigments remaining -- 21¾in. high, Tang Dynasty, (damages.)
See Colour Plate 1.
Thermoluminescence Test No: 666u31 is consistant with the dating of this lot.

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