Head of a Warrior
Head
Head of a warrior. Brown terracotta. Curved moustache. Hairknot. Color remains. Mounted on stand.
Object ID
Tang_014
Age
Tang Dynasty (618 – 907 AD)
Material
Sandstone
Color
brownish/orange remains
Length
16 cm
Depth
17 cm
Height (head)
25 cm
Height (with base)
41.5 cm
Condition
Ear and back of the head broken. Nose repaired. Fair.
Price
on request
Description
The head of a warrior or may be a guardian, is made of terracotta. The man’s head is characterized by a thick nose, plump lips, flat eyebrows and a curved moustache. The ears are as usual. Tong and moustache show remains from a red-orange color. Two large felts shape the forehead. The hair runs in waves and is joined together to form a towering knot. The head and back of the head were also originally painted. Overall orange color remains are visible. The great skills of the Tang artists are evident e.g. in the depiction of war campaigns where reddish tones dominate. [1] The face reflects the age, the experiences and the mentality of the character. [2] (HV)
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