Inspiration

The curled, right-hand fingers and the bend of the back appear naturalistic, but the exaggerated facial features create a fierce appearance.

Noticing how little the lead glaze ran reveals the superior control of the firing process.

The bull gives scale to the size of this powerful figure and suggests a derivation from the Buddhist guardian of the south, which was the preferred direction for doors, whether imperial or tomb.

Inspiration Link

http://www.imamuseum.org/explore/art...