LOT 450 Rare Early Chinese Limestone Tomb Guardian-Tianlu
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Late Han through Liang Dynasty, 200 BCE – 550 CE. The offered large scale stone carving is one of a number of mythical stylized lion-like winged guardians known as either Tianlu, (heavenly emolument) or Bixie, (dispeller of evil). These figures were placed along pathways leading to an Emperor’s tomb and positioned at the tomb entrances, signifying the bravery, dignity, and authority of the Emperor. They were protectors and the vehicle for the Emperor’s ascension into heaven. Height 34in., Width 48 in, Depth 17 in.
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