Two Chinese Carved Wood Temple Figures, Qing Dynasty This elongated triangular shaped arrowhead

This elongated triangular shaped arrowhead features a raised mid rib extending to a tang

ensuring it retains its original patina and character

meaning "three fires" in Italian

The Scythians were a group of ancient tribes of nomadic Iranian warriors who originally lived in what is now Southern Siberia

Measurements: (Artwork: 12cm x 10cm) (Paper: 15cm x 13cm)

Two Chinese Carved Wood Temple Figures, Qing Dynasty This elongated triangular shaped arrowheadA striking group of two Chinese Qing Dynasty (18th or 19th Century) wood temple figures with intricate carvings and remnants of the original polychrome paint finish. Each figure bears a wax export seal to the reverse. Measurements: 24cm high Condition: In original, unaltered condition. Both figures exhibit natural stress cracks and paint flaking commensurate with age. Borer holes visible but not active. The larger figure exhibits a breakage along the