Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Sancai Glazed Terra Cotta Tomb Guardian
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty-style terra cotta tomb guardian figure seen in its typical stance of one foot higher than the other as it rests on an animal ‚Äì in this figure, a cow ‚Ä...
Terracotta
A Large Tang Dynasty Zhenmushou Tomb Guardian Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Tang Dynasty, China, 618–907 CE Chinese terracotta tomb guardian figure modeled with powerful features and an imposing stance intended to ward off evil spirits.
Terracotta
Pair of Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Tomb Guardians, Zhenmushou, 7th-8th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic and powerful pair of Chinese Tang Dynasty three-color (sancai) glazed zhenmushou, tomb guardian figures, late 7th or early 8th century.
Earthenware
Pair Rare and Important Chinese Ceramic Tomb Guardians Tang Dynasty with TL Test
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of magnificent Chinese Tomb Guardian statues dated to Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) and confirmed by TL tests.
Earthenware
Tang Dynasty Pottery Lokapala Tomb Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
Originating in the Lokapala deity of the Buddhist religion, which came to China from the West, this type of armored tomb guardian had an apotropaic function in Chinese burials.
Terracotta
Vintage Commemorative Medal of the Fiftieth anniversary, 1932
Located in Roma, IT
Reverse (back): The inscription reads: A GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI nel cinquantenario della morte Evve infinita che ti arrida Mi popol nei secoli Della tomba vigile custode La città di La ...
Bronze
China 618-907 AD Tang Dynasty Pair Of Polychromate Earth Spirits Zhenmushou
Located in Miami, FL
Have been believed to protect the living by keeping the spirits of the dead from inappropriately roaming the world outside the tomb. Zhenmushou or guardian deities, developed from...
Earthenware, Pottery
Elegant Terracotta Standing Court Dignitary, Tang Dynasty, EU Passport
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
When China was unified again, first briefly under the Sui and then under the long and prosperous Tang, mingqi truly resurged as a part of elaborate tombs. Tang mingqi integrated the ...
Terracotta
Very Elegant Tang Dynasty Dignitary in Orange Terracotta, China '618-907 AD'
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
When China was unified again, first briefly under the Sui and then under the long and prosperous Tang, mingqi truly resurged as a part of elaborate tombs. Tang mingqi integrated the ...
Terracotta
Chimera (Pixiu) Terracotta Mythological Being - Tang Dynasty, China '618-907 AD'
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
When China was unified again, first briefly under the Sui and then under the long and prosperous Tang, mingqi truly resurged as a part of elaborate tombs. Tang mingqi integrated the ...
Terracotta
Tang Dynasty Court Official in Sancai Glazed Robes, China '618-907' - TL Tested
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
When China was unified again, first briefly under the Sui and then under the long and prosperous Tang, mingqi truly resurged as a part of elaborate tombs. Tang mingqi integrated the ...
Terracotta
Ancient Tomb Guardian
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Red Pottery Tomb Guardian , Northern Wei Dynasty, 386 - 534.
Large Pair of Chinese Painted Sculptures of Tomb Guardians
Located in Wilton, CT
Matched Pair of Painted Pottery Sculptural Figures of Tomb Guardians Wearing Helmets and Full Body Armor, and Stading in Defensive Martial Arts Position
Pair of Chinese Tang Dynasty Lokapala (Guardian Figures)
Located in Seattle, WA
It is their goal to protect sanctuaries and sacred images from evil forces and their protective nature lead them to be used as guardians in tombs to protect the owners in their next ...
Pair of Chinese Tang Dynasty Lokapala (Guardian Figures)
Located in Seattle, WA
It is their goal to protect sanctuaries and sacred images from evil forces and their protective nature lead them to be used as guardians in tombs to protect the owners in their next ...
Earthenware
Tang Tomb Guardian, Certified
Located in Sofia, BG
Tang Tomb Guardian always appear in Pairs. They Are animals with humanoid faces.Traces of red pigment remaining.
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H 6.3 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in
Song Dynasty, a Pair of Antique Chinese Pottery Tomb Guardian Panels
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Chinese pottery tomb guardian panels. Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century Size: Height 15.8 - 16 C.M. / Width 13 C.M.
Pottery
Pair of Tang Dynasty Pottery Tomb Sculptures of Earth Spirits
Located in Astoria, NY
This pair of ancient Chinese earth spirits, or zhenmushou (grave-quelling beasts), in unglazed pottery, which date back to the Tang Dynasty, were considered guardians of tombs, their...
Pottery
18th Century Grand Tour Roman Sarcophagus
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sphinxes — Greek mythological creatures combining the head and breasts of a human woman, the body of a lion and the wings of an eagle — were popular grave markers and guardians of th...
Marble
Tang Dynasty Mingqi Earth Spirit Tomb Guardians TL Tested
Located in Dallas, TX
The inclusion of fantastic animal guardians as part of the retinue of tomb figures began in the Northern Wei dynasty (A.D. 386–534) and continued into the Tang dynasty.
Pottery
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H 11 in W 6.5 in D 6.6 in
Chinese Terracotta Mingqi Guardian Spirit Tomb Figure Han Dynasty Attributed
Located in Dallas, TX
The deceased person's po was said to remain in the realm of the tomb while the hun ascended to heaven. To appease and make worthwhile the deceased's po, mingqi claimed relevant and l...
Terracotta
Late Ming Terracotta Sancai Green Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
These might have been made for tomb purposes as Guardian Lions. This pair would look stunning on a shelf as bookends or on your table or desk.
Terracotta
Italian Pair of Marble Lions, after Antonio Canova
By Antonio Canova
Located in Montreal, QC
The originals, famous guardians of the tomb of Pope Clement XIII, were sculpted by Canova.
Marble
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H 9.85 in W 6.3 in D 3.55 in
Painted Pottery Tomb Guardian Figures, Pair/ 6th Century/ Northern Qi Dynas
Located in Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
This is a pair of painted pottery tomb guardian figures from the Northern Qi Dynasty in China.
Ceramic, Pottery
Earth spirits, tomb guardians
Located in Winter Park, FL
These magnificent figures were likely pairs at one time, standing near the entrance of a Tang tomb for the protection of a high rank deceased person. The figure on the left still pre...
Earthenware
8th Century Tang Dynasty Guardian Figure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tang dynasty (618-907 A.D.) guardian figure, also known as a Lokapala. This magnificent Buddhist Lokapala or guardian king originally served as tomb guardian in an aristocratic Ta...
Pottery
Massive Pair of Chinese Three-Color Glazed Earth Spirits
Located in Wilton, CT
Mythical Guardians of the Tomb with a Lion's Body and Deer's Hooves, Flame-like Wings and Unglazed Flame Emanating From the Back of the Head.
Pottery
Chinese Tang Dynasty Ceramic Figure of a Lokapala
Located in Seattle, WA
When entering China with Buddhism in the 8th century their protective nature was emphasized and they were depicted wearing armor and their protective nature lead them to be used as g...
Earthenware