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AN IMPRESSIVE PAIR OF PAINTED AND
GILT POTTERY FIGURES OF LOKAPALAS
Tang Dynasty
Each modelled in a powerful stance, standing
on a demon with one knee raised, one of
the demons with a serpent entwined around
its leg, the figures with defiant expressions,
each with a clenched fist resting upon the
raised leg and the other arm held animatedly
aloft, wearing elaborate armoured robes with
billowing sleeves and hems, fashioned with
high waisted belts and adorned with floral and
pendent embellishments.
61cm (24in) and 54.5cm (21 1/2in) high. (2).
£8,000 - 12,000
CNY71,000 - 110,000
唐 彩繪描金天王立像一對
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