Pair of guardian figures (Lokapala) with Sancai glaze – China, Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)

Lot: 6

China, Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)
Pair of guardian figures (Lokapala) with Sancai glaze

The opposing guards each stand on a reclining ox resting on a rock-like pedestal. One guard's arms are outstretched, originally intended to hold a bow, while the other's are stretched out in front of his stomach to hold a lance. Their unglazed faces display grim expressions. Both guards are clad in armor decorated with ornaments. Light earthenware with a green, brown, and straw-colored, very finely cracked sancai glaze. Height: 80 cm each.
Report TL-Test Oxford Authentication No. C125p38 and No. C125p40 from
October 13th 2025 confirm the dating.
Provenance Private Collection Düsseldorf

Reserve price: 12,000 €

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K-16A - AUCTION Part 1
14. November 2025 at 2:00 PM CET

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China, Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)Pair of guardian figures (Lokapala) with Sancai glaze

China, Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)
Pair of guardian figures (Lokapala) with Sancai glaze