Northern Wei-Tang Terracotta Tomb Guardian, Armored
Updated August 28, 2026
This auction ended on September 4, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0256 |
| Estimate | $1,200 - $1,800 |
| Opening bid | $450 |
| Auction | Native American | Ethno | Fine Art |
| Date | September 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Artemis Fine Arts |
| Location | Louisville, Colorado |
Ca. 400–700 CE. East Asia, China, Northern Wei to early Tang Dynasty, ca. 5th to 7th century CE. A commanding terracotta guardian figure, this imposing sculpture once stood sentinel within a
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