Song Dynasty, 960-1127 AD. A matched pair of green and brown glazed ceramic figurines each of a soldier standing on a drum-shaped base, wearing scale armour and helmet, open-fronted jacket, hands clasped at the waist with piercing to accept an insert, probably a weapon. 7.8 kg total, 60-61cm (23 1/2 - 24"). From the deceased estate of an important Japanese art collector; the collection formed 1960-2010. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.