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A LARGE PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE
OF A GUARDIAN
TANG DYNASTY
modeled standing on a crescent-shaped plinth,
the figure slightly contrapposto, with one arm
raised, the other lowered and with a clenched
fist, the head raised in assertive attitude
bearing a fierce expression beneath a helmet
with upturned brim, wearing a high-collared,
close-fitting armored tunic with animal-
mask sleeve caps, a breastplate fastened
with buckled straps, the pleated under-robe
gathering at the base revealing pointed boot
tips, traces of red, white and black pigment
Height 31½ in., 80 cm
PROVENANCE
Collection of Russell M. Tyson (1867-1963).
Bequest to the Art Institute of Chicago,
Chicago, in 1964 (acc. no. 1964.901).
$ 15,000-20,000

唐 陶加彩天王立俑
來源
Russell M. Tyson (1867-1963) 收藏
1964年遺贈芝加哥藝術博物館，芝加哥，
館藏編號1964.901

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