A large sancai-glazed pottery guardian figure
A large sancai-glazed pottery guardian figure
Tang dynasty
The imposing non-buddhist tomb heavenly king stands proudly on a recumbent ox, elegantly dressed in full armor, his leggings, breast plate and serpent-headed shoulder guards glazed in chestnut, cream and deep green, his left hand outstretched and right hand grasping a trident, his elaborate phoenix form helmet setting off his fierce, well modeled features.
37 1/8in (94.5 cm) high
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A large sancai-glazed pottery guardian figure
Tang dynasty
The imposing non-buddhist tomb heavenly king stands proudly on a recumbent ox, elegantly dressed in full armor, his leggings, breast plate and serpent-headed shoulder guards glazed in chestnut, cream and deep green, his left hand outstretched and right hand grasping a trident, his elaborate phoenix form helmet setting off his fierce, well modeled features.
37 1/8in (94.5 cm) high
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