A LARGE SANCAI -GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A GUARDIAN
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
A LARGE SANCAI -GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A GUARDIAN TANG DYNASTY (618-907) The lokapala is shown standing on a rockwork base with right hand raised to hold a weapon and left hand raised with palm held outwards in warning. The unglazed face is modeled with fierce, scowling expression. He is arrayed in cord-tied armor with dragon-head epaulets splashed in green, amber and straw glazes, worn over a long straw-glazed robe. 42 in. (106.7 cm.) high
A LARGE SANCAI -GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A GUARDIAN
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
A LARGE SANCAI -GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A GUARDIAN TANG DYNASTY (618-907) The lokapala is shown standing on a rockwork base with right hand raised to hold a weapon and left hand raised with palm held outwards in warning. The unglazed face is modeled with fierce, scowling expression. He is arrayed in cord-tied armor with dragon-head epaulets splashed in green, amber and straw glazes, worn over a long straw-glazed robe. 42 in. (106.7 cm.) high
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