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Lokopala (tomb warrior)
Lokopala (tomb warrior) trampling a demon on a rocky base. Orange earthenware, moulded with white, cold paint coating, red details and black inked details, and traces of green paint.
The guardian wears a tall, elaborate headdress and armour, with a fierce expression on his face. His right hand is on his hip and his left arm raised with a clenched fist. His left leg tramples on a demon's head and his right leg stands on its bottom. Cold painted details in red are applied to parts of the clothing and mouth. Traces of green paint are on waist decoration.
History note: Purchased from Garrabed, October 1923 by Henry Scipio Reitlinger (d.1950) for £3.0s.0d; the Reitlinger Trust, Maidenhead, from which transferred in 1991.
Bequeathed by H.S. Reitlinger, 1950; transferred from the Reitlinger Trust, 1991.
Depth: 17 cm
Height: 52 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1950) by Reitlinger, Henry Scipio
Tang Dynasty (618-907)
8th Century
Circa
700
-
800
Decoration composed of cold paint ( white and red) black ink
Moulding : Earthenware, moulded with cold paint decoration, red details and black inked details
Inscription present: round label, with serrated edge
Accession number: C.588-1991
Primary reference Number: 20960
Old object number: CHIWA/268
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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