Lot Essay
The result of Oxford Thermoluminescense test no. C101m12 is consistent with the dating of this lot.
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ANOTHER PROPERTY
A LARGE SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A LOKAPALA
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Details
A LARGE SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A LOKAPALA
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Shown standing atop a recumbent ox supported on a pierced base, the head turned to the right with the right arm positioned on the hip and the left arm raised holding a weapon, the face well-modeled with fierce expression, and mouth open in warning, the hair pulled back and secured in a high knot, dressed in elaborate armor with dragon epaulets and divided breast plate, over a knee-length tunic, covered all over in amber, green, and cream glaze
35 in. (89.5 cm.) high
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Shown standing atop a recumbent ox supported on a pierced base, the head turned to the right with the right arm positioned on the hip and the left arm raised holding a weapon, the face well-modeled with fierce expression, and mouth open in warning, the hair pulled back and secured in a high knot, dressed in elaborate armor with dragon epaulets and divided breast plate, over a knee-length tunic, covered all over in amber, green, and cream glaze
35 in. (89.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Christie's, New York, 30 May 1991, lot 261.
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