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TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
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A Sancai-Glazed Pottery Figure of an Earth Spirit
Tang dynasty (618-907)
The well-modeled beast seated on its haunches upon a high base, the deep chest flanked by two large wings projecting from the top of the front legs, the head surmounted by an unglazed flame and a single 'pearl' between a pair of curving horns, above protruding eyes and an open, snarling mouth framed by flared whiskers
33½in. (85.1cm.) high, box
Tang dynasty (618-907)
The well-modeled beast seated on its haunches upon a high base, the deep chest flanked by two large wings projecting from the top of the front legs, the head surmounted by an unglazed flame and a single 'pearl' between a pair of curving horns, above protruding eyes and an open, snarling mouth framed by flared whiskers
33½in. (85.1cm.) high, box