Chinese Pottery Figure of a Guardian Beast

Far East, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A magnificent guardian figure called a zhenmushou (grave-quelling beast) or earth spirit presenting a characteristic fantastical hybrid, creature-like

China, Tang Dynasty, 618-907 CE. Earth Spirit figures or zhenmushou (grave-quelling beasts) are tomb figures created to represent fantastical animal guardians for the elite deceased. This tradition be

Sancai Glazed Chinese Pottery Roof Figure Temple Guardian, iron oxide glaze. Possibly Tang Dynasty Terracotta tile with Standing bearded figure, surmounted on a curved tile. With wood stand. 6.25lbs A

Chinese Pottery Figure of a Guardian Unmarked. 24 x 8 x 5 1/2 in. Property from the Collection of Dr. Charles Hayes

A Pair of Chinese Painted Pottery Figures of Guardians TANG DYNASTY (618-907) each figure is shown standing on a demon supported on a rectangular base, with both hands on the hip, the face with severe

In glazed dress with a three legged toad by their feet, probably Qing dynasty

Song dynasty or style, molded pottery [zhenmushou] earth spirit figure holding a snake, 24-3/4 x 16 x 4-3/4 in. [Asian Ceramics] Note: Accompanied by thermoluminesce

possibly Tang dynasty, molded pottery [zhenmushou] earth spirit figure, painted in orange, white, and black pigment, 24 x 10-5/8 in. [Asian Ceramics] Note: With Thermoluminescence Dating Report f

8 x 17 x 5 1/2 in. (20.3 x 43.2 x 14 cm.) Provenance: Property from J. J. Blick's Lukenheimer House, Pasadena, California

A Chinese painted pottery figure of a guardianTang dynasty. Depicted standing with one arm raised, mouth open, lightly colored with pigments and designs. Accompanied by results of Daybreak Nuclear and

Pair of Sancai Glazed Pottery Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian figures. Figures are separate from the bases. Beautifully detailed, the female with her cub under her paw, the male his paw on a ball, the sym

Depicting a mythical beast on a flat stand. (Height 21 inches)

This piece is very vibrant and brightly colored. The craftsmanship on this piece is very precise and detailed. The figure is depicted riding on a tortoise dragon hybrid beast. This piece is fastened o

Tang Style, standing figure in a guardian stance with one hand on hip and other hand holding a sword, 8-1/2 in.; two similar standing robed officials, 9-1/4 in.ÿ Provenance: Property from the Collect

Two Chinese Sancai Glazed Pottery Tileworks Figural Roof Tiles . Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), each modeled in the form of a guardian figure standing on a mounded base, amber, blue, green, and aubergine g

Three Chinese Painted Pottery Figures 19TH CENTURY comprising two figures of standing warriors and and one roof-tile in the form of a mythical beast-mounted rider. Height of largest 11 1/2 in., 29.2 c

Pair of Chinese Pottery Warrior Figures, Late Sui/Early Tang Dynasty. Two straw glazed buff clay warrior figures in traditional costume with hooded helmets, beast and shoulder plates. Provenance: Prov

Pair of Chinese green glaze pottery foo dogs / temple lion guardian figures. 5.75" H x 7.25" W x 3.5" D.

A pair of Chinese guardian figures, dating from the Kangxi period (1661-1722). Each bearded guardian figure stands straight on a sturdy rectangular platform. Each has a beast shaped belt buckle and ho

East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A hollow cast pottery guardian figure known as a lokapala with a fierce expression wearing elaborate armor and robes. He is adorned in greaves and a

East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A fantastical mold-formed pottery guardian figure known as a lokapala with a serious expression wearing elaborate armor and robes as he stands triump

Turquoise and aubergene glazed figure of a guardian

Set of 2 male Chinese/Japanese Foo pottery/ceramic lions, both with their paws on a ball. Traditional guardian/protection figures. Very nice coloring with earth tones green and brown. Traditional Asia

18th c. or earlier, turquoise glazed pagoda with enshrined seated figure, flanked by pair of guardians; 11.5"h; 5.5"w; 4"dNOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders during the auction.