Rosefinch brick

[Rosefinch brick]

Rosefinch brick, Tang Dynasty, 25.5cm high, 22cm wide
Rosefinch is the god of the south among the “four gods”. It is red, like fire, and the south belongs to fire, so it is called Rosefinch. In the picture, the rosefinch’s feet are off the ground, and the posture composed of wings, neck, chest and feet seems to have just taken off. Beautiful lines, full of power and movement. Unearthed from the Tang Tomb in Wuchang, Hubei