Two Chinese grey stoneware figures of attendants Western Xia dynasty Each standing with their hands clasped before their torso under the thickly-folded sleeves, the figures staring straight ahead with a stern expression, wood stands, 23cm high (2). Provenance : Archangel, 10 October & 22 June 2003. 西夏 石雕人像兩件 來源：Archangel，2003年6月22日及10月10日。（收據）

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