Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD. A hollow-formed terracotta zhenmushou earth spirit figure crouching on a D-shaped base, with cloven hooves, wings to the shoulders, conical cap with twisted spike, grotesque facial features and gaping mouth; pink pigment remaining to surface. 5.2 kg, 69cm height (27"). Property of an American gentleman; acquired 1970s-1990s; accompanied by original thermoluminescence analysis report issued by Oxford Authentication. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Fair condition, restored. Scarce.