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Feline-headed Guardian Beast (Zhenmushou)

Tang dynasty (618–907), 1st half of 8th century
Earthenware with three-color (sancai) lead glazes and traces of pigments

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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