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Group of sancai ceramic tomb figures, probably Henan province, Tang dynasty, early 8th century. The group comprises two fabulous beasts (one with a human face), two fierce lokapala, guardian figures usually seen at the entrance to temples, and in the centre, two officials, one military, one civil. The military official has armour over his green robe and a bird of prey on his hat. About one metre high, these are among the tallest known burial figures from the Tang dynasty (618-906). They are reputed to be from the tomb of Liu Tingxun, an important military commander who died in 728. The memorial tablet found with these figures records his skill in military matters and the arts of statesmanship, and that he died at the age of seventy-two. Apart from the heads, the figures are completely covered with lead sancai (three-colour) glaze.
OA, 1936.10-12.220-9

Location British Museum/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART201383

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 1600px × 1303px

Photo Credit Erich Lessing / Art Resource, NY

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