Pair of terracotta figures with movable heads, made in China for export. They represent two Chinese warriors in armor covered by a jacket tied at the front, with long sleeves tied at the sides. They stand on a double square base. The inside of the bodies is hollow, and the heads are extended by a weight allowing them to wobble back and forth. China for export, 18th-19th century Misses and repairs. 39 x 13 cm

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