Han Dynasty, 206 BC-220 AD. A ceramic standing figure of a guard wearing tunic, trousers and boots with curled toes; the arms bent and hands open to grip weapons (spear and shield?"). 8.5 kg, 54cm (21 1/4"). From the property of a London professional; previously from a 1980s-1990s collection; accompanied by a positive thermoluminescence report issued by Laboratory Kotalla, no.29PX210120. Finely modelled, chip to hand.