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Sancai Lokapala Guardian, Tang Dynasty
$11,000.00
Title
Sancai Lokapala Guardian
Price
USD $10,000
Date
Tang Dynasty
Medium
Terracotta
Dimensions
30.75 x 12 x 7.75 in
Provenance
• property from a Park Avenue collection
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Chinese Sancai glazed pottery figure of a Guardian is a protector of the deceased. This warrior dressed in armor with a fierce face and imposing position would accompany the dead into the next life. Only the wealthy could afford such sculptures at the time. The green, buff and chestnut sancai glaze is typical of these wares.
