Ogre-Headed Guardian Beast (Zhenmushou)

Art Institute of Chicago

Ogre-Headed Guardian Beast (Zhenmushou)

China

Date
Tang dynasty (618–907), first half of 8th century
Medium
Earthenware with three-color (sancai) lead glazes and traces of pigments
Culture
China
Department
Arts of Asia
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago
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