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The Buddhist guardian Dam Chen riding an elephant
The Buddhist guardian Dam Chen riding an elephant

The Buddhist guardian Dam Chen riding an elephant

Place of OriginChina
Date1700-1900
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsGilded Bronze
DimensionsH. 6 1/2 in x W. 5 in x D. 4 in, H. 16.5 cm x W. 12.7 cm x D. 10.2 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60B151
DepartmentHimalayan Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
On view
LocationGallery 12
More Information
The Dam Chen were five Mongol brothers who swore to protect Buddhism. Dwarfish in appearance, they sit sideways on their mounts. This figure carries a thunderbolt and a lasso.
Subject
  • guardian
  • elephant
  • Buddhism
  • thunderbolt
  • lasso