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Large Tomb Guardian Figure, Tang Dynasty China
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Pre AD 1000 item# 394640 (stock#2005024)
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This fascinating figure is a Tang Dynasty lokapala, one of a set of four guardian figures placed inside the entrance of the tomb. The earliest known examples of guardian figures date from around the 5th century, coinciding with an increased acceptance of Buddhism in China. The Buddhist Guardians of the four cardinal directions, north, south, east and west, mixed easily with the older Daoist tradition of the Heavenly Kings who were also guardians of the four directions, which allowed the use of t ...click for details
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Fantastic Chinese Pottery Group, Han Dynasty
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Pre AD 1000 item# 304409
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This fantastic lot of Han Dynasty pottery includes four pieces in excellent condition. Constructed from dark grey clay that is instantly identifiable as Han, the lot includes a tall granary jar used for storing rice & grains, two globular storage jars, and a simple wheel-made bowl. These are items that would have been used by the common person and were made in large quantities in the northern regions of Han China. The smaller globular jar, however, is constructed of a lighter clay that sugge ...click for details
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