A Tang Sancai Glazed Figure, Tang Dynasty, ca. 650 - 950 CE Amulets - GGSA whether nature or spirit

whether nature or spirit

or as a human being with the head of a ram (Herod

Oxford: The Clareon Press (1971)

Condition:  Excellent

private collection of Egyptologist Geoffrey Metz

A Tang Sancai Glazed Figure, Tang Dynasty, ca. 650 - 950 CE Amulets - GGSA whether nature or spiritA male molded pottery standing figure with fine facial features, holding his hands to his chest, with an insertion hole at the top which would have held a staff or flag. Wearing robes and a hat, his body is covered with green, brown, and ochre colored sancai glaze. Medium: Terracotta Dimensions: Height: 7 1 2 inches (19 cm) Condition: Overall intact and in good condition, with minor chips to the base and a tiny chip to the nose that does not detract.