Winged Chimera in Terracotta H 30cm

Approximate size: 34 X 27 X 15 cm

Approximate weight: 2.5KG

The two-winged chimera is the iconic guardian creature of the Hebei Provincial Museum, discovered in the Zhongshan Royal Tomb, located in Sanjiu Village, Pingshan County, Hebei Province. In Chinese culture, the winged chimera generally symbolizes power, protection and mystery. She is often seen as a guardian, able to protect people from harm and disaster. In history, winged chimeras are often used to decorate royal buildings, palaces and tombs, symbolizing the holiness and inviolability of royal power. They are also considered mythical and legendary beings, possessing supernatural powers, capable of bringing luck and protection to people.

This ancient pottery imitates the glazing technique of Tang Dynasty sancai ceramics, which refers to color-painted pottery of the Tang Dynasty period (AD 618-907). It is generally characterized by the use of three basic colors: yellow, green and red-brown, and is renowned for its bright colors and exquisite decorations.