China Tang Dynasty Zhen Mushou Pottery Head

**Originally Listed At $100** East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A nice example of the head of a Zhen Mushou, a tomb guardian, mold-made from terracotta, with traces of red and white p

**First Time At Auction** East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A fierce example of the head of a Zhen Mushou, a tomb guardian, mold-made from terracotta, with traces of black and white p

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

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

China, Tang Dynasty, pottery horse, horse in standing position with head tilting downward, wearing a saddle, on an attached square base. Height 11 in.

**Originally Listed At $5000** East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A magnificent guardian figure called a zhenmushou (grave-quelling beast) or earth spirit of a monumental scale, presen

China, Tang Dynasty, pottery bust of a smiling lady with a plump face, wearing a head ornament with a bright central piece, with some original glaze remaining. Height 8 1/2 in.

In the Style of Tang Dynasty - Painted Pottery Tomb Guardian Zhenmushou. H: 26.9 in. (68.5 cm)

A CHINESE PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF AN EARTH SPIRIT, ZHENMUSHOU, TANG DYNASTY (618-907). The horned animal form figure seated facing forwards with flames issuing from the shoulders, with traces of red

East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 906 CE. A large and skillfully mold-made pottery horse standing upon an integral plinth, with back legs slightly bent, head turned ever so slightly to the le

East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A large redware pottery horse on integral plinth, standing with back legs slightly bent, head turned ever so slightly to the left, mouth open with co

East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 906 CE. A large redware pottery horse on an integral plinth, standing with back legs slightly bent, head turned ever so slightly to the left, mouth open with

Far East, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 906 CE. A terracotta pottery Bactrian camel, mold-made in two attached pieces, rendered in a recumbent position, its head cocked so as to look upward, present

Two Chinese Tang Sancai Terracotta Earth Spirits - Two Earth Spirit (Zhenmushou) statues, terracotta pottery with Sancai glaze, matte unglazed heads. 15" h. Not a pair but both are representing the sa

East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A delightful hollow mold-made pottery ram in a recumbent position with his legs tucked into his sides. The sheep is alert, with his head raised forwa

A RARE SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A RAM, TANG DYNASTY China, 618-907. Well potted as a recumbent ram in an alert position with the legs tucked in and the horned head looking straight ahead. The t

Unusual Mingqi Zhenmushou Chimera Tomb Guardian Figure of a Seated Lion with a Warrior's Head, late Han/ Jin Dynasty (100 to 420 CE), the integral base in original clay covered wood. Re-assembled. Pro

China, Tang Dynasty, pottery lady, simplistic figure in long robes and basic details highlighting a smiling face. Height 18 1/2 in. Provenance: Private collection, Manhattan NY.

DESCRIPTION: Tang dynasty polychrome ceramic sculpture depicting a zhenmushou (tomb guardian beast or "earth spirit") fashioned as a fierce qilin featuring winged shoulders and forelegs, a flaming cre

China, Tang Dynasty, antique pottery male figure standing holding a pierced circular drum under one arm with the stick in the other hand and leg raised high as though dancing. Height 8 in. Provenance:

China Tang Dynasty three-color beast head pot

China Tang Dynasty three-colored beast head vase

China, Tang Dynasty, carved stone Buddha head, with a serene facial expression, and an elaborate and intricately carved hair arrangement and headdress. Height 13 in.