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Ogre-Headed Guardian Beast (Zhenmushou)

Tang dynasty (618–907), first half of 8th century
Earthenware with three-color (sancai) lead glazes and traces of pigments
37.5 × 26.5 cm (14.8 × 10.4 in)

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