Winged horse beast

Description

Green-glazed square tile molded from reddish earthenware with a plain background framed by a raised rim. In the center is a fantastic four-legged horse-like beast with fangs, spiked mane of five scored triangles, upraised tail in two plumes, and with a short flame-like wing and an eye motif above its foreleg. Presented in profile view. Gripped in the beast's mouth is a long-tailed animal.

Published References & Reproductions

Kaikodo Journal (Autumn 1996), no. 74b.

Rita Reif, "As Serene as a Teahouse in Kyoto," New York Times (Sunday, Oct. 13, 1996), H45.

Souren Melikian, "More Scholarly and Luxurious, Art Gallery Catalogues Move Upmarket," International Herald Tribune (Oct. 26, 1996).http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/905263998

Tina Pang, "Some Chinese Glazed Tiles of the 6th Century," Oriental Art 44, no. 4 (1998/99). p. 61–68.