Little Guardians | 2026

Wood fired Shigaraki stoneware, shino glaze, firing slips, Nata toolhead, hardware.
Little Guardian (Spirit): 10cmx14cmx12cm, Little Guardian (Lion): 8cmx17cmx13cm

These small sculptures are based on Tang dynasty Zhenmushou (鎮墓獸) tomb guardians. They are normally found in pairs outside burial grounds to protect the dead from malevolent entities. They are normally a hybrid of humans and other creatures such as lions, elephants or deer.