Spirit guardian, one of a pair
Place of OriginHenan province or Hebei province, China
Dateapprox. 500-534
DynastyNorthern Wei dynasty (386-534)
MaterialsEarthenware with painted decoration
DimensionsH. 10 in x W. 5 1/8 in x D. 7 1/2 in, H. 25.4 cm x W. 13.0 cm x D. 19.0 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB64P17
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On viewLocationGallery 15
More InformationSpiny backed and almost comical in their demeanor, these figures were meant to protect the tomb from unwanted visitors.
approx. 500-534
618-907
approx. 690-750
approx. 690-750
581-618
265-317
approx. 2300-2000 BCE
600-700
approx. 3300-2000 BCE
approx. 2600-2300 BCE
Pair/Pair