拍品專文
The result of Oxford thermoluminescence test no. 666k78 is consistent with the dating of this lot
細節
A PAINTED GRAY POTTERY FIGURE OF AN EARTH SPIRIT
EARLY TANG DYNASTY
Shown seated with front hoofs firmly planted at the front of the U-shaped base, with a spiny backbone ending just above an upturned tail, the fierce face modeled with fangs and furrowed brow flanked by a flared mane below a single ribbed horn and two tall, curved horns, the body covered in buff pigment painted in black, red and white with scrolls, stripes and details, restored--29¼in. (74.3cm.) high
EARLY TANG DYNASTY
Shown seated with front hoofs firmly planted at the front of the U-shaped base, with a spiny backbone ending just above an upturned tail, the fierce face modeled with fangs and furrowed brow flanked by a flared mane below a single ribbed horn and two tall, curved horns, the body covered in buff pigment painted in black, red and white with scrolls, stripes and details, restored--29¼in. (74.3cm.) high