

Door Guardian (Dvarapala)
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
- View original
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