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Description
This seated anthropomorphic archaic sphinx-like jade figure with prominent ears and curled horn is an archaistic example of funerary art, an earth spirit serving as a protective tomb guardian, possibly from the Qing Dynasty to represent Tang Dynasty (618 to 907 ce) tomb guardians. Early funerary earth spirits, beasts, or demons were created in bronze, stone, or wood to protect the dead from evil disturbances so that the dead could keep on enjoying luxury after life. By the Tang Dynasty, tomb guardians of brilliantly glazed ceramic are generally found in pairs, one with the face of a man or demon, and the other with the face of a stylized beast or bird. Reflecting the prominence of Tang’s Court with international commerce, Chinese art often reflects the influence of other cultures. This sculpture is 7-3/8 inches tall, 4-1/2 inches wide, and 3-3/4 inches deep.
Condition
The sculpture is sound with no noted defects. The jade or jade hardstone exhibits surface alteration from age and patina from professional restoration. From a private collection, this artifact is clean, however will be sold without further restoration (as is).
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Archaistic Tang Dynasty Jade Earth Spirit Tomb Guardian
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