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horned head and mouth open in a warning roar, 34.5cm high, later wood stand
Notes: These magnificent hybrid animals were placed in the entrances of tombs in pairs not only to repel any hostile beings who dared to trespass, but to keep the occupant of the tomb from disturbing the living. Known as ‘zhenmushou’, (grave-quelling beasts) these guardians started to be manufactured in greater numbers for northern China tombs during the 5th century AD and continued to play an important part through the Tang dynasty.
Cf. A similar piece was exhibited in The University of Michigan Museums of Art and Archaeology Bulletin, Vol XVI, 2005-2006.Please refer to department for condition report