A Chinese Sancai Glazed Pottery Figure of an Earth Spirit, Zhenmushou
Sale 1011 - Asian Works of Art Online
Lots Open
Mar 11, 2022
Lots Close
Mar 31, 2022
Timed Online / Chicago
Estimate
$3,000 -
$5,000
Sold for $4,063
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Chinese Sancai Glazed Pottery Figure of an Earth Spirit, Zhenmushou
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
唐 三彩鎮墓獸
shown reclined in a seated position on hind legs above a pierced base, the guardian's lionine body supported by straight legs with hoofed feet. The horned head flanked with wide-spreading ears, with flamelike projections issuing from the chest. The face with painted details and body glazed in vertical channels of the characteristic three colors.
shown reclined in a seated position on hind legs above a pierced base, the guardian's lionine body supported by straight legs with hoofed feet. The horned head flanked with wide-spreading ears, with flamelike projections issuing from the chest. The face with painted details and body glazed in vertical channels of the characteristic three colors.
Height 32 in., 81.2 cm.
Property from the Collection of Al and Hazel Sullivan, Prospect, Louisville
The result of Oxford Authentication thermoluminescence test no. C121g83 is consistent with the dating of this lot.
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