Lot 63
A Large Painted Pottery Figure of a Lokapala, Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Lot 63 Details
A Large Painted Pottery Figure of a Lokapala, Tang Dynasty (618-907)
唐 彩绘描金天王立像
The guardian shown with the right hand raised to hold a weapon and the left hand positioned above the hip, standing with one knee lifted in dominance over a demon upon a rock-form base, the figure modelled with a defiant expression and wearing elaborate armour and a headdress, showcasing original pigments including reds, turquoises, blues and blacks
天王右手高举持器，左手置于髋上，一膝抬起，威势凌驾于岩石基座上的妖魔之上。天王面部表情傲然，身着精美铠甲及头饰，保留其原始红色、绿松石色、蓝色及黑色彩绘。
height 28 in — 71 cm
Estimate $3,000-$5,000
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Provenance:
C.C. Lai Antiques, Toronto, ON
来源：
C.C. Lai Antiques, 多伦多
Note:
Compare with an example from Bonhams London, November 2, 2021, lot 215, price realised 20,250 GBP
非常类似一例请参考伦敦邦瀚斯，2021年11月2日，拍品编号215，成交价20,250英镑
https://www.bonhams.com/auction/26627/lot/215/an-impressive-pair-of-painted-and-gilt-pottery-figures-of-lokapalas-tang-dynasty-2/