Very well modeled pair of Northern Wei Dynasty gray pottery attendants with original pigments. The male attendants seated in relaxed poses with hands forward to hold court objects, wearing draping robes, studded belts and black court hats. The faces are sculpted with pleasant expressions.

China, Northern Wei dynasty (386-534 AD)

Provenance:

Private Midwest collection

C.T. Loo / Frank Caro 1950’s