Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Terracotta Tomb Guardian (Lokapala) - 55 cm
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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This polychrome terracotta Tomb Guardian (Lokapala) is a Tang-dynasty (618–907) Chinese funerary figure depicting a victorious standing warrior crushing a spirit, with a peacock-feather headdress.
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Sculpture of a Mingqi Lokapala from China, Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Remarkable statuette of a Lokapala warrior standing victoriously, crushing a spirit, the headdress bearing a peacock plume.
Ochre-painted polychrome terracotta.
Mingqi are ritual funerary statuettes depicting beings to serve the deceased in the afterlife.
This statuette was a protective figure.
Dimensions: 55 x 20 x 15 cm.
Restoration to the right branch of the headdress.
Polychromy very well preserved.
Provenance: - Private collection from the south of France
An authenticity certificate will be provided to the buyer.
Taxes and duties are included in the shipping costs for international shipments
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, pigment analysis, or radiography scans have been conducted to check the piece's integrity.
Sculpture of a Mingqi Lokapala from China, Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Remarkable statuette of a Lokapala warrior standing victoriously, crushing a spirit, the headdress bearing a peacock plume.
Ochre-painted polychrome terracotta.
Mingqi are ritual funerary statuettes depicting beings to serve the deceased in the afterlife.
This statuette was a protective figure.
Dimensions: 55 x 20 x 15 cm.
Restoration to the right branch of the headdress.
Polychromy very well preserved.
Provenance: - Private collection from the south of France
An authenticity certificate will be provided to the buyer.
Taxes and duties are included in the shipping costs for international shipments
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, pigment analysis, or radiography scans have been conducted to check the piece's integrity.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty
Century/timeframe
Époque TANG (618-907)
Name of object
Tomb Guardian (Lokapala)
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
55 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
20 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
15 cm
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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