A pair of Chinese sancai glazed models of earth spirits
Tang dynasty (618-900)
Each bestial winged creature modelled seated on its haunches on a lobed plinth, the unglazed and painted humanoid bearded head crowned with a tall twisted horn flanked by large flaring ears above the bulging eyes and pronounced nose, the body and base covered in amber, green and cream splashes, the faces with traces of black pigment, some damage and repair
35 and 33.5 cm. high (2)
A pair of Chinese sancai glazed models of earth spirits
Tang dynasty (618-900)
Each bestial winged creature modelled seated on its haunches on a lobed plinth, the unglazed and painted humanoid bearded head crowned with a tall twisted horn flanked by large flaring ears above the bulging eyes and pronounced nose, the body and base covered in amber, green and cream splashes, the faces with traces of black pigment, some damage and repair
35 and 33.5 cm. high (2)
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