Northern Dynasties Painted Pottery Warrior Figure with Shield - 22 cm
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Description from the seller
A Chinese painted terracotta guardian or warrior figure, modelled standing and holding a decorated shield. The figure wears a cap or helmet, a short upper garment, and a long lower robe or trousers. The face retains white pigment, while the body and shield show traces of red, grey, and earthy painted decoration. The shield is decorated with simple geometric patterns, giving the piece a strong archaic and military character.
The simplified facial features, upright posture, painted surface, and protective shield suggest a style associated with Chinese funerary pottery figures of the Northern Dynasties period, particularly the Late Northern Wei to Northern Qi period. Such figures were commonly placed in tombs as guardian or attendant figures, symbolizing protection, status, and service in the afterlife.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
A Chinese painted terracotta guardian or warrior figure, modelled standing and holding a decorated shield. The figure wears a cap or helmet, a short upper garment, and a long lower robe or trousers. The face retains white pigment, while the body and shield show traces of red, grey, and earthy painted decoration. The shield is decorated with simple geometric patterns, giving the piece a strong archaic and military character.
The simplified facial features, upright posture, painted surface, and protective shield suggest a style associated with Chinese funerary pottery figures of the Northern Dynasties period, particularly the Late Northern Wei to Northern Qi period. Such figures were commonly placed in tombs as guardian or attendant figures, symbolizing protection, status, and service in the afterlife.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Northern Dynasties
Century/timeframe
c. 5th–6th century CE
Name of object
Painted Pottery Warrior Figure with Shield
Acquired from
Gifted
Year acquired
1989
Country acquired from
China
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gifted
Height
22 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1986
Previous owner - country acquired from
China
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
