A sancai-glazed pottery figure of a soldier

A sancai-glazed pottery figure of a soldier
Tang dynasty
Standing on a shaped base as if resting on a sword with his right hand, wearing a helmet with side flaps and knob, his armour with epaulets above flared sleeves at the elbows, a breastplate and skirt falling above his boots, the unglazed face detailed in black pigment with curling moustache, beard and eyebrows, the base and armour under controlled areas and random splashes of amber, green and straw glazes, superficial chips
47.4 cm. high