Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Terracotta Figure - 24 cm

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Ancient Chinese Tang Dynasty terracotta guardian figure in a seated mythical beast form with a human face, dating to the 7th–10th century AD, hollow interior with a flat base, height 24 cm, width 11.5 cm, depth 16.5 cm, weight 2.5 kg, in excellent condition and accompanied by a CoA.

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A Chinese Tang Dynasty terracotta guardian figure with human face, 7th-10th century A.D.

Vigorously modelled as a seated mythical beast with a powerful, muscular body and a striking human-like face with pronounced features, deep-set eyes, and an open mouth. The figure has a hollow interior and a flat base, suggesting it served as a guardian, architectural element or tomb protector. The surface retains traces of original pigment and shows a characteristic earthy terracotta patina with areas of natural encrustation.
Height: 24 cm.
Width: 11.5 cm.
Depth: 16.5 cm.
Weight: 2.5 kg.

Provenance:
Danish private collection, acquired in Denmark in the 1990s.

All items come with CoA

A Chinese Tang Dynasty terracotta guardian figure with human face, 7th-10th century A.D.

Vigorously modelled as a seated mythical beast with a powerful, muscular body and a striking human-like face with pronounced features, deep-set eyes, and an open mouth. The figure has a hollow interior and a flat base, suggesting it served as a guardian, architectural element or tomb protector. The surface retains traces of original pigment and shows a characteristic earthy terracotta patina with areas of natural encrustation.
Height: 24 cm.
Width: 11.5 cm.
Depth: 16.5 cm.
Weight: 2.5 kg.

Provenance:
Danish private collection, acquired in Denmark in the 1990s.

All items come with CoA

Details

Era
Before 1400
Weight
2.5 kg
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty
Century/timeframe
7th to 10th Century AD
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Country of origin
Unknown
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Denmark
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Previous owner - country acquired from
Denmark
Height
24 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Width
11.5 cm
Depth
16.5 cm
The NetherlandsVerified
192
Objects sold
100%
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Reviews
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