RARE Tang Dynasty Jewish/Semitic Wine Merchant ca 618-907AD Silk Road Merchant Ancient Chinese Authentic tang Dynasty Artifact

Rare Ancient Chinese Tomb Figure depicting a Silk road Semitic Merchant bearded and with a bushy mustache and broad nose, dressed in thick overcoat and hat, holding a typical Sassanian Bird-mouthed Wine Ewer in his right hand. Terracotta figure of Jewish merchant, dating to the Tang dynasty 618-907 AD. This figure likely originates from a Tomb in or around Chang'an, and reflects contemporary Chinese curiosity and comical interpretation of these distant travelers. -two similar sized, Jewish merchants selling for over US$4000 each at Christie's New York several years ago, -The Royal Ontario Museum has an almost identical artifact. height: 27.62 cm ... 11 7/8 inches source: Ex UK collection The Royal Ontario Museum has an almost identical artifact. (shown in the last picture) Renowned for their mastery in capturing the inner spirit of their subjects, the figural artist of ancient Tang Dynasty are rightly lauded for their ability to convey a strong sense of character in their creation