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Door Guardian (Dvarapala)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a seated figure. The figure is male. He has curly hair. He wears a short-sleeved top with a cross-body strap. He has a cloth wrapped around his waist. The figure sits on a block-shaped object. The sculpture is made of brown material and appears to be weathered. The background is gray and transitions from dark to light. The figure by title is called "Door Guardian" or "Dvarapala".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 4th century
Medium
Stucco
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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