

Tomb guardian beast (Zhenmushou)
Tomb guardian beast (Zhenmushou) by unknown artist. The sculpture depicts a creature with a tall, pointed protrusion on top of its head. The creature has a stern expression with a thick beard and mustache. Its ears are large and pointed. It has a large body with a prominent chest and muscular legs. The creature's arms appear to be raised. The sculpture appears to be made of stone or metal and has a weathered appearance. The background is dark gray, transitioning to black at the top.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 7th–8th century
- Medium
- Earthenware with three color (sancai) glaze
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 433 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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