A Sancai Glazed Pottery Figure of an Earth Spirit

TANG DYNASTY (618-907)

唐三彩鎮墓獸
the guardian depicted seated on hind legs above a molded base, revealing hoof-cloven muscular legs supporting the lionine body and horned head, with serrated flamelike projections issuing from the shoulders and crown, the roaring face predominately green, with the characteristic three color glaze streaked vertically throughout.

Height 37 in., 94 cm.

Property from the Collection of Al and Hazel Sullivan, Prospect, Louisville

The result of Oxford Authentication thermoluminescence test no. C121a82 is consistent with the dating of this lot.

Presenting in overall structurally sound condition with some surface wear and scratches, minor chipping. Crack to one flame, one with a chip at the tip, and one broken and retained. Examination under UV light shows signs of restoration to the front legs and back.

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A Sancai Glazed Pottery Figure of an Earth Spirit

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