Tomb Sculpture of Tang Door Guardian (Dvarapala)

China

Tang dynasty (618-906), About 725

  • Titles Tomb Sculpture of Tang Door Guardian (Dvarapala) (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium glazed earthenware
  • Dimensions 32 1/2 x 13 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (82.6 x 34.9 x 17.1 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Charles B. Crow, Jr., 1984.27
  • Work Type scupture
  • Classification Sculpture
  • On View

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