Lot 1150. A rare large grey pottery soldier, Northern Wei dynasty (AD 386-534); 22 in. (55.8 cm.) high. Estimate USD 8,000 - USD 12,000. Price realised USD 22,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018

Solidly and heavily constructed, the tall figure shown standing with his hands clasped at his chest, his arms concealed by his long winter cape with rolled fur collar, worn over a red-painted under-robe, his broad face modeled with alert expression, pointed nose, furrowed brow and partially open mouth above a short, pointed beard scored with fine lines to represent hair, all framed by a winter cap divided into four lobes trailing a long flap over the ears and shoulders, extensive traces of pale pink, blue and red pigment, stand.