Tomb guardian

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture, titled "Tomb guardian" by an unknown artist, depicts a standing figure with a smaller figure at its base. The standing figure has a large head with a wide face, prominent cheeks, and a mustache. It wears a tall, pointed helmet with a flame-like protrusion at the top. The figure's body is clad in armor consisting of a breastplate with circular decorations, shoulder guards, and a short skirt. The left arm is bent at the elbow with the hand on the hip; the right arm is extended outward. The figure stands on a small, naked man who is positioned on the ground with his left hand grasping the standing figure's right ankle. The entire sculpture appears to be made of stone or clay and exhibits a predominantly beige color with traces of other hues. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.