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Tomb guardian in form of a civil official

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Stone sculpture of a standing figure, Tomb guardian in form of a civil official, by unknown artist. The figure is standing on a rectangular base, with a rough, textured surface. The figure wears a long robe with folds carved into the stone. The figure's hands are clasped together in front of their body, with the left hand on top of the right. The figure has a hat or headpiece on their head. The face is worn but appears to have a neutral expression. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Granite
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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