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Rare Early Chinese Limestone Tomb Guardian-Tianlu
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Rare Early Chinese Limestone Tomb Guardian-Tianlu. Late Han through Liang Dynasty, 200 BCE – 550 CE. The offered large scale stone carving is one of a number of mythical stylized lion-like winged guardians known as either Tianlu, (heavenly emolument) or Bixie, (dispeller of evil). Both animals look like a lion, except for their wings, the one with only one horn on his head is tianlu and the one with two horns is Bixie. These figures were placed along pathways leading to an Emperor’s tomb and positioned at the tomb entrances, signifying the bravery, dignity, and authority of the Emperor. These were used for ornamentation purposes. They were protectors and the vehicle for the Emperor’s ascension into heaven. Detailed carving including the face, mouth legs, wings, and tail. The stone guardian is on an iron base. Extremely heavy. A forklift was used to move this piece. Height 34in., Width 48 in, Depth 17 in.
- Dimensions:Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:200 BCE - 550 CE
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- Seller Location:Sarasota, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8572234573212
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