Spirit guardian
Place of OriginChina
Date618-907
DynastyTang dynasty (618-907)
MaterialsEarthenware with painted decoration
DimensionsH. 19 in x W. 9 1/4 in x D. 8 1/4 in, H. 48.3 cm x W. 23.5 cm x D. 21.0 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1146
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On viewLocationGallery 15
More InformationIn addition to their spectacular sculptural form, guardians of this type were often brightly painted. Look closely at this piece and you will see traces of bright color and gold presumably applied for viewers in the underworld.
approx. 500-534
approx. 500-534
approx. 690-750
approx. 690-750
581-618
265-317
approx. 2300-2000 BCE
600-700
approx. 3300-2000 BCE
approx. 2600-2300 BCE
386-581
approx. 500-550