Description:

East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A mold made pottery figure of a guardian Lokapala, captured in dynamic stance, resting one foot atop a recumbent beast, symbolizing dominance over earthly forces. The figure is dressed in armor with detailed shoulder flanges and wears an ornate headdress crowned by a flame-shaped finial enclosing a heart-shaped medallion. Traces of original cold painted pigment remain visible, accentuating the expressive facial features and muscular form. Lokapala figures such as this were traditionally placed in tombs as protective guardians, reflecting the fusion of Buddhist and indigenous Chinese funerary beliefs. Size: 7.5" W x 20" H (19 cm x 50.8 cm)

Provenance: Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005

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#195085

  • Condition: Repaired, the verso skirt tip has been reattached and the right arm at the shoulder, both areas have visible break lines. Some fading and losses to cold painted pigments. Some chips to high pointed areas.

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