Spirit guardian, one of a pair
Place of OriginChina
Date618-907
DynastyTang dynasty (618-907)
MaterialsStoneware with glaze
DimensionsH. 15 1/2 in x W. 6 1/4 in x D. 7 in x Diam. 18 in, H. 39.4 cm x W. 15.9 cm x D. 17.8 cm x Diam. 45.7 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1140
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On viewLocationGallery 15
More InformationThese guardian figures [B60P1140 and B60P1141] are slightly unusual in that they have high-fired white bodies with a clear glaze rather than the more common low-fired pottery versions. The ridges along their backs likely continued well over their heads.
approx. 500-534
approx. 500-534
618-907
approx. 1600-1700
approx. 1600-1700
1815-1900
approx. 690-750
approx. 1550-1600
Pair/Pair