Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Terracotta Pair of Lokapala Figures- TL Tested. - 63 cm
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Pair of polychrome terracotta Lokapala figures from the Tang dynasty, about 63 cm and 61 cm tall, mounted on modern wooden bases, depicted standing on a defeated demon, with TL dating analyses by Oxford Authentication and QED LABORATOIRE confirming Tang period.
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Pair of polychrome terracotta Lokapalas. China, Tang Dynasty
HEIGHT: 63.00 cm and 61.00 cm
Mounted on modern wooden bases.
Each figure is depicted standing, in a defiant stance, atop a defeated demon. The positioning of their arms accents the dramatic effect: one hand is raised—originally wielding a weapon, now lost—while the other is dynamically placed on the opposite side. Their muscular bodies wear boots, greaves, and several tunics under military armor. Their faces, broad and with stern expressions, are framed by elaborate helmets topped with a phoenix feather.
They are accompanied by a thermoluminescence (TL) analysis carried out by Oxford Authentication (code C106m89, dated May 16, 2006), which confirms their dating, and a TL analysis from QED LABORATOIRE - France (code QED 2613/EC-0201 dated March 28, 2026) that confirms their dating.
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Galería Fuentenebro emerged in 2018 to combine ancient art and contemporary art with a selection of high-quality works in a single space.
Created by art experts with more than fifteen years of experience specialized in Archaeology, Antiquities of the s. XX and in the last great styles of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and Art Decó. In 2019 he creates a space in Madrid combining masterpieces from different eras in a single eclectic and different space.
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Translated by Google TranslatePair of polychrome terracotta Lokapalas. China, Tang Dynasty
HEIGHT: 63.00 cm and 61.00 cm
Mounted on modern wooden bases.
Each figure is depicted standing, in a defiant stance, atop a defeated demon. The positioning of their arms accents the dramatic effect: one hand is raised—originally wielding a weapon, now lost—while the other is dynamically placed on the opposite side. Their muscular bodies wear boots, greaves, and several tunics under military armor. Their faces, broad and with stern expressions, are framed by elaborate helmets topped with a phoenix feather.
They are accompanied by a thermoluminescence (TL) analysis carried out by Oxford Authentication (code C106m89, dated May 16, 2006), which confirms their dating, and a TL analysis from QED LABORATOIRE - France (code QED 2613/EC-0201 dated March 28, 2026) that confirms their dating.
Seller's Story
Galería Fuentenebro emerged in 2018 to combine ancient art and contemporary art with a selection of high-quality works in a single space.
Created by art experts with more than fifteen years of experience specialized in Archaeology, Antiquities of the s. XX and in the last great styles of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and Art Decó. In 2019 he creates a space in Madrid combining masterpieces from different eras in a single eclectic and different space.
We search and select the best pieces to introduce the international market trends in Spain.
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Culture
Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty
Century/timeframe
Tang dynasty (618 - 907 A.D. )
Name of object
Pair of Lokapala Figures- TL Tested.
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Italy
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
63 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Italy
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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