Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD. A hollow-formed terracotta figure of Lokapala standing in tight-fitting robe and jacket with left hand on the hip and right hand extended, clenched; face with animated expression, hair drawn up into a top-knot; traces of pigment across the surface. 5.9 kg, 65cm (25 1/2"). Ex North London gentleman; formerly from the Cheuk family collection, Hong Kong, 1990s. Fine condition.