Pottery Statue, 'Man-face Tomb Guardian'
This statue of a tomb guardian with a human face is a duplication of the ceramic artwork made in North Wei Dynasty (A.D. 386~A.D. 534). It always appears in pairs, there is another one which is lion-face guardian. The statue has a human face and animal body. The fierce looks and scary figure will turn away anyone who tries to disturb the peace of the tomb. There are also three spikes on the back of the tomb guardian.
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About the artist, Gao Xiaofei
Luoyang in Henan province is a city with a long history. Luoyang has been the capital for many dynasties through out Chinese history. Gao Xiaofei was born in a village near Luoyang. His family has been trading and repairing antiques for generations. Gao has a special interest in pottery. Inspired by the exquisiteness of the ancient pottery sculptures, he started his workshop replicating the artworks in 1994.
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