Have you ever wondered who would be the perfect candidate if wyou needed to hire a guardian to protect a tomb for over a thousand years? The answer is the one right in front of us: Tri-color glazed pottery tomb guardian beast!
These guardians stood at the very front lines of the tomb entrance, acting as a powerful deterrent against all evil spirits and demons. Look at its appearance: a sharp horn piercing the sky, a pair of flaming wings on its back, and eyes larger than copper bells. The design is incredibly fierce, striking awe and fear into anyone who sees it.
Also, did you notice that it is covered in the magnificent tri-color glaze? "Tri-color" referred to the three primary colors: yellow, green, and white. The dazzling colors were a symbol of the deceased's immense wealth and status during their lifetime.
This tomb guardian is a masterpiece that combines Western regional influences with Great Tang aesthetics.
VO: Cheung Ho Ming (Ramondi College Primary Section, Hong Kong)
Camerapeople & Editors: Sammi, Anna
Producer: Tracy
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