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Tomb guardian

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray statue of a male Tomb guardian with a mustache and goatee. He wears a short-sleeved top with a decorative breastplate and short skirt, with fringed trim at the hem. One arm bends in front of his body while the other arm extends to the side. A hat with two curved extensions covers his hair. He stands on a short square base with uneven top.

Artwork Details

Date
early 8th century
Medium
Earthenware with pigment
Culture
China
Dimensions
480 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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