An imposing and dramatically modelled Tang dynasty pottery figure of an Earth Spirit (Zhenmushou), characterised by its fearsome stance, exaggerated features, and strikingly dynamic form. The creature is portrayed seated on a plinth with its muscular body accentuated by flame-like projections along the back and shoulders. The head is crowned with tall, curling horns, a snarling mouth exposing sharp fangs, and a commanding expression designed to evoke awe and reverence.
Traces of original red, white, and black pigments are still visible, highlighting the vitality and craftsmanship of this extraordinary piece. Such mythical beasts were popular motifs in Tang art, often representing protective guardians believed to ward off evil influences.
This sculpture captures the Tang dynasty's remarkable fusion of imaginative artistry and symbolic significance, exemplifying the dynasty's fascination with the supernatural and cosmological beliefs.
Height: 82cm
with Thermoluminescence test conducted by the University of Hong Kong
Provenance: English Private Collection
此尊氣勢雄渾的唐代陶製鎮墓獸（Zhenmushou）高達82公分，體現唐代對超自然力量與象徵性藝術的高度關注與創造力。獸身坐於基座之上，姿態張揚，氣勢威嚴，誇張的身體特徵營造出震懾人心的視覺衝擊。
其軀體肌肉強健，背部與肩部裝飾火焰狀突起，象徵其神祕力量。頭部頂生高聳卷角，巨口張開，露出尖牙獠牙，怒目圓睜，面容兇猛威嚴，展現護衛之神力。
表面尚保留紅、白、黑等原始彩繪痕跡，見證此作當年色彩鮮明、生動傳神的藝術表現。鎮墓獸在唐代極具象徵意義，常見於藝術與建築裝飾中，寓意驅邪鎮煞、護衛正氣。
此件作品不僅具備卓越雕塑技巧，更展現唐代對神獸與宇宙信仰的深刻理解與創意融合，為中國古代陶藝的傑出範例。
高度:82 公分
熱釋光檢測（TL Test）：由香港大學進行檢測
來源：英國私人舊藏
An imposing and dramatically modelled Tang dynasty pottery figure of an Earth Spirit (Zhenmushou), characterised by its fearsome stance, exaggerated features, and strikingly dynamic form. The creature is portrayed seated on a plinth with its muscular body accentuated by flame-like projections along the back and shoulders. The head is crowned with tall, curling horns, a snarling mouth exposing sharp fangs, and a commanding expression designed to evoke awe and reverence.
Traces of original red, white, and black pigments are still visible, highlighting the vitality and craftsmanship of this extraordinary piece. Such mythical beasts were popular motifs in Tang art, often representing protective guardians believed to ward off evil influences.
This sculpture captures the Tang dynasty's remarkable fusion of imaginative artistry and symbolic significance, exemplifying the dynasty's fascination with the supernatural and cosmological beliefs.
Height: 82cm
with Thermoluminescence test conducted by the University of Hong Kong
Provenance: English Private Collection
此尊氣勢雄渾的唐代陶製鎮墓獸（Zhenmushou）高達82公分，體現唐代對超自然力量與象徵性藝術的高度關注與創造力。獸身坐於基座之上，姿態張揚，氣勢威嚴，誇張的身體特徵營造出震懾人心的視覺衝擊。
其軀體肌肉強健，背部與肩部裝飾火焰狀突起，象徵其神祕力量。頭部頂生高聳卷角，巨口張開，露出尖牙獠牙，怒目圓睜，面容兇猛威嚴，展現護衛之神力。
表面尚保留紅、白、黑等原始彩繪痕跡，見證此作當年色彩鮮明、生動傳神的藝術表現。鎮墓獸在唐代極具象徵意義，常見於藝術與建築裝飾中，寓意驅邪鎮煞、護衛正氣。
此件作品不僅具備卓越雕塑技巧，更展現唐代對神獸與宇宙信仰的深刻理解與創意融合，為中國古代陶藝的傑出範例。
高度:82 公分
熱釋光檢測（TL Test）：由香港大學進行檢測
來源：英國私人舊藏
