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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.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART194713
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
4628px × 3774px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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8th century CE
Ceramic
Dignitary
Fantastic Creature
Figure, Sculpture
Glaze
Lokapala, God-king or Guardian
Officer, Military
Tang Dynasty (618-906 CE)