Tang Dynasty Terra Cotta Earth Spirit Sculptures - a Pair

Description

Two large early Chinese terra-cotta / earthenware (red and gray pottery) sculptures of ferocious creatures/earth spirits for guarding and warding … more Two large early Chinese terra-cotta / earthenware (red and gray pottery) sculptures of ferocious creatures/earth spirits for guarding and warding off devils or dangers, with red and white pigments, Tang Dynasty, 618-907, in overall good condition with age-consistent degradation, possible early restoration, one with Oxford TL test certificate, private Manhattan collection
22 3/4 in. (57.7 cm) high, 24 3/4 in. (63 cm) high less